Thursday, October 04, 2007

Observing Tips with Your Good Old Refracting Telescope

Despite the latest scope models out in the market, there is always excellent use for your old refracting telescope. A very reliable and easy to use one, nothing beats the refractor when wanting to enjoy some amazing star gazing at any clear night sky.

Still, you can make your observing session a great one by taking notes and applying a few effective tips in star gazing.

First, avoid the lights coming from the city. Your base or observing site should also be away from air pollution. Be in a location that is elevated to the point that you will be as far as possible from the pollution and building lights. This will help you get a vivid view of bright sky objects.

Many of us live in the city, so finding a good place to observe with your astronomical telescope can be difficult. If you are in some building, go to the highest place as possible, perhaps on the rooftop. However, avoid winds as this can make you’re the mounting of your telescope unstable.

The strict rule is to observe and star gaze on a stable ground. Avoid mounting your refractor telescope on an unstable structure because vibration is inevitable and can affect your star gazing.

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