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Astronomy Notes, Information & LinksGot somewhat involved in astronomy as a kid. My older brother had a telescope, but I never had the money at the time to buy one. In April of 1986, I went with a group of Astronomers and Photographers to Australia to view & photograph Halley's Comet. I still had no telescope, but continued to use my unaided eyes, some binoculars and a camera on tripod and frequent visits to the Vanderbilt Planetarium and the Hayden planetarium, both of which I'm a member and enjoy free or discounted rates. Wasn't until 2001 when I purchased my 1st telescope, A Christmas present to myself. The price was reasonable, and the quality is incredible.
Meade ETX-90EC:
Some references and notes I've accumulated on sever sheets of scrap paper, which I can now throw away because I can print this, view it online, or view it offline in the field.
Excellent Books, Guides, Reference, Tools, etc: "Field Guide to the Star & Planets" by Donald H. Menzel &
Jay M. Pasachoff "Secrets of the Night Sky" by Bob Nurnham
Planetariums & Museums: Hayden Planetarium, Rose Center for Earth and Space American Museum of Natural History
Online Magazines:
Cloud Cover & Night Sky : Hourly U.S. Weather Statistics Page - Cloud Cover Dark-Sky Observing Site Directory
Miscellaneous: Amateur Observers' Society of New York Edmund Optics - Edmund Scientifics
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Maksutov-Cassegrain
optical tube assembly (D=90mm, F=1250mm, f/13.8) with EMC super multi-coatings;
internal flip-mirror system for either straight-through or 90 observing
position; fork mount with electric slow-motion controls; setting circles and
locks on both axes; electronic control panel; 4-speed (8x, 32x, 0.75/sec, 5/sec)
dual-axis motor drive system with hand controller; sidereal-rate tracking in
equatorial mode with optional table tripod or deluxe field tripod; internal
battery compartment accepting eight (user-supplied) AA-size batteries; 8 x 21mm
erect-image viewfinder; Series 4000 Super Plssl 26mm eyepiece (1.25").