CoNoR
Canis Major
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Post by CoNoR on Nov 15, 2005 15:25:42 GMT
hi all, on sunday night, it was quite clear so i decided to try out my telescope on the moon( i couldnt find smaller objects because my finder scope wasnt properly alinged!)and after trying to get used to the upside down movement because images are reversed i finaly got to see the moon through A telescope. the craters were brilliantly in detail and i relaised that the moon moved quite fast! there were some clouds about which gave the moon a short but very colourful halo.I dont know how any one else moves their telescope but i just swing the tube about until im roughly pointing in the driection of the object(not very professional ;D )
How do you use polar alingment? I know you have to point the telescope at the NCP or SCP, but what do you do after that???
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Post by Martin Mc kenna on Nov 15, 2005 20:39:17 GMT
Hi coNor
Glad you got a telescopic look at the moon! I often just point the scope roughly too for bright targets but it would be a good idea to align your finder now on the moon so when the sky gets dark again you will be ready for other objects. In the book 'Turn Left At Orion' the author talks about finder alignment......' a mis aligned finder is the work of the devil frustrating stargazers to pack up and head inside to watch re-runs on t.v..dont let it happen to you!'
I think thats sound advice lol. CoNor does your scope have a Equatorial mount? or motor drive/slow motion controls?
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CoNoR
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Post by CoNoR on Nov 16, 2005 15:11:56 GMT
yes, it has both
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