I am able to come across this short documentary about the Hubble Space Telescope. The clip shows the travel of the Hubble on its orbit around our planet Earth at 5 miles per second. Again, we are shown how powerful and effective the Hubble Telescope is compared to other land based astronomy telescope. Because of this amazing space astronomical telescope, astronomers and scientists were able to correct astronomical facts that were previously believed in such as the discoveries of groups of galaxies which were once thought of as lights and gases that graze the expanse of space. The Hubble Space Telescope gives us the chance to understand more about our world and the solar system that it belongs to while having the great opportunities to explore other worlds apart from our own.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Amazing Telescopes by Meade
Meade telescopes are the flagship product of the Meade company, which was founded by John Diebel in 1972. Actually the company started as a small mail-order company selling refracting telescopes and accessories.
Then Meade also sold reflecting telescopes and Schmidt-Cassegrain type afterwards. Gradually the Meade telescope company became a worthy competition to Celestron Telescope company. Today, the Meade is considered one of the largest scope producers and manufacturers in the world.
Most usually have equatorial and alt azimuth scope mounts, with computerized locator of space objects. Other Meade telescopes have scope mounts that will automatically aim at any astronomical object. This kind of high technology feature is what you all “GoTo.”
Meade Accessories
One of the more amazing telescope accessories is the 5000 series eyepiece. This is quite similar to that of Tele Vue Optical’s 82 degree field-of-view Nagler eyepiece and as well as the Radian eyepiece, which as a 60 field-of-view degrees.
Low cost scopes by Meade
The company also has on its inventory some low priced imported Meade starter telescopes such as refractors and reflectors. These are intended for the huge market of new hobbyists and starting astronomers.
2004 Acquisition by Meade Telescope
In 2004, the company was able to acquire Coronado Filters, a company that creates and produces a wide variety of specialty astronomical telescopes. One feature of this scope is that it permits sun views under the wavelengths of Hydrogen-Alpha and Calcium K line.
Then Meade also sold reflecting telescopes and Schmidt-Cassegrain type afterwards. Gradually the Meade telescope company became a worthy competition to Celestron Telescope company. Today, the Meade is considered one of the largest scope producers and manufacturers in the world.
Most usually have equatorial and alt azimuth scope mounts, with computerized locator of space objects. Other Meade telescopes have scope mounts that will automatically aim at any astronomical object. This kind of high technology feature is what you all “GoTo.”
Meade Accessories
One of the more amazing telescope accessories is the 5000 series eyepiece. This is quite similar to that of Tele Vue Optical’s 82 degree field-of-view Nagler eyepiece and as well as the Radian eyepiece, which as a 60 field-of-view degrees.
Low cost scopes by Meade
The company also has on its inventory some low priced imported Meade starter telescopes such as refractors and reflectors. These are intended for the huge market of new hobbyists and starting astronomers.
2004 Acquisition by Meade Telescope
In 2004, the company was able to acquire Coronado Filters, a company that creates and produces a wide variety of specialty astronomical telescopes. One feature of this scope is that it permits sun views under the wavelengths of Hydrogen-Alpha and Calcium K line.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Hubble Telescope Unveils the Universe
If you need the most awesome pictures of the Universe and space, then the photographs taken by the Hubble Telescope prove to be the best references. Clear images of the planets, stars, galaxies and constellations have already been produced by the Hubble Space Telescope throughout the years.
Such amazingly vivid pictures are major data and evidences in themselves; they are very useful in unraveling the many secrets and baffling truth, as well as the mysteries that shrouded our Universe for the longest time.
Galaxies and other space entities that were barely visible and even blurred in previous photographs are now better studied and closely scrutinized because of Hubble’s excellent quality pictures.
Whereas before, when needed to measure the distance between stars prove to be a very difficult task even with the use of the most powerful earth-based astronomical telescope, it has now become easier to accomplish with the use of the Hubble Space Telescope. And such measurements are very precise that the telescope is now regarded as an indispensable device of modern astronomy.
Indeed, this space telescope is not a great tool in major astronomical applications and has become a key in unlocking many queries in astronomy that for a long time remained unsolved (until now), and continues to be one.
Here is a video I got from youtube on the many discoveries of the Hubble Telescope:
Such amazingly vivid pictures are major data and evidences in themselves; they are very useful in unraveling the many secrets and baffling truth, as well as the mysteries that shrouded our Universe for the longest time.
Galaxies and other space entities that were barely visible and even blurred in previous photographs are now better studied and closely scrutinized because of Hubble’s excellent quality pictures.
Whereas before, when needed to measure the distance between stars prove to be a very difficult task even with the use of the most powerful earth-based astronomical telescope, it has now become easier to accomplish with the use of the Hubble Space Telescope. And such measurements are very precise that the telescope is now regarded as an indispensable device of modern astronomy.
Indeed, this space telescope is not a great tool in major astronomical applications and has become a key in unlocking many queries in astronomy that for a long time remained unsolved (until now), and continues to be one.
Here is a video I got from youtube on the many discoveries of the Hubble Telescope:
Monday, March 10, 2008
Hubble Space Telescope: A Great Satellite
Since the Hubble Telescope is circling the earth on its orbit, is it considered a satellite too – just like the moon?
It puzzles me on whether the Hubble Space Telescope is a satellite or not, so let us first define the meaning of the word.
The very first time I got acquainted with the word satellite was in the phrase “weather satellite,” as it was frequently mentioned in most evening news programs.
Then there was the Russian Satellite Sputnik, which was considered an artificial space object actually meant to orbit the planet Earth.
So, this means that a celestial object or body circling or orbiting the earth (usually the case) or any other large space body is considered a satellite.
So again, is the Hubble Telescope also one? Primarily a celestial astronomical telescope, the Hubble Space Telescope observes the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as other space objects as it orbits around the planet.
Therefore, aside from the fact that it is an astronomy telescope that makes scientific observations and takes space pictures, it can also be said that the Hubble Telescope is a satellite, an artificial one at that. (Photo Credit: NASA)
It puzzles me on whether the Hubble Space Telescope is a satellite or not, so let us first define the meaning of the word.
The very first time I got acquainted with the word satellite was in the phrase “weather satellite,” as it was frequently mentioned in most evening news programs.
Then there was the Russian Satellite Sputnik, which was considered an artificial space object actually meant to orbit the planet Earth.
So, this means that a celestial object or body circling or orbiting the earth (usually the case) or any other large space body is considered a satellite.
So again, is the Hubble Telescope also one? Primarily a celestial astronomical telescope, the Hubble Space Telescope observes the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as other space objects as it orbits around the planet.
Therefore, aside from the fact that it is an astronomy telescope that makes scientific observations and takes space pictures, it can also be said that the Hubble Telescope is a satellite, an artificial one at that. (Photo Credit: NASA)
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Bushnell Telescope - Powerful Astronomical Optics
The Bushnell Telescope, while not as powerful as the outer-space located Hubble Telescope, is one of the most regarded when it comes to land-based astronomy telescope. For more than 50 years, the Bushnell telescope has stayed strongly as a major optical scope brand, providing astronomers and star gazing enthusiasts alike with quality magnified viewing of the skies.
The Bushnell is absolutely great for many uses. Like for example, if you are one who likes to observe both the night skies and land objects, then you can certainly use the Bushnell refracting telescope. It is very much ideal for astronomy newbies as it is very light, easy to bring along to observation sites and quick to set up and mount.
Speaking of Bushnell telescope mounts, this is one of its better features, and that is having a solid base meant for very stable mounting. Therefore you will never experience any shaking or even a slight movement, the usual cause of distorted images of viewed objects. You are assured that the images from Bushnell are to enjoyed because of their perfect vividness and clarity.
The Bushnell is absolutely great for many uses. Like for example, if you are one who likes to observe both the night skies and land objects, then you can certainly use the Bushnell refracting telescope. It is very much ideal for astronomy newbies as it is very light, easy to bring along to observation sites and quick to set up and mount.
Speaking of Bushnell telescope mounts, this is one of its better features, and that is having a solid base meant for very stable mounting. Therefore you will never experience any shaking or even a slight movement, the usual cause of distorted images of viewed objects. You are assured that the images from Bushnell are to enjoyed because of their perfect vividness and clarity.
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