ScopeDoggie SpaceBlog

Portal To Distant Suns

December, 2008

How do you set the coordinates on a Galileo Reflector telescope?

  • December
  • 24

2 comments

squeky_200416 asked: I lost the manual for my Galileo G5LTME 1100 x 135mm Reflector Telescope. I was wondering how to set the coordinates for my town. Any help would be much appreciated.

What is the best university in Europe for studying Astronomy?

  • December
  • 23

1 comment

Rathin Das asked: I have finished my graduation in Maths and now want to do my Post graduation in Astronomy. Can anyone suggest me a very nice but at the same time not expensive university?

Meade Telescope

  • December
  • 23

4 comments

sthollop asked: Nice little telescope we have on ebay right now.

Bad Astronomy: Mercury Messenger of the Gods

  • December
  • 21

22 comments

SpaceRip asked: Bad Astronomer Phil Plait takes us on a hot tour of Mercury. Visit www.Badastronomy.com

I would like to buy a telescope for viewing the moon and planets, what’s best? reflector or refractor?

  • December
  • 20

2 comments

Runner asked: I don’t know the difference between the two, although I see both kinds, What kind is best for me, and also, I want to get the most powerful one for the best value, what power should I be looking for? Any help will be greatly appreciated

Writing books on astronomy without having an astronomy degree?

  • December
  • 19

2 comments

IK asked: I want your opinion on something: If an amateur astronomer wanted to write a book about astronomy (whether it be the history of astronomy, planetary geology, etc…) would it be expected that said person have a phd or masters in astronomy? I do know, for example, that a writer has written an introductory [...]

What are some science processes about astronomy?

  • December
  • 17

3 comments

ilive4sports125@sbcglobal.net asked: I need to do a science fair and I’m writing a research paper for it. The only problem, I need a science process. I really like astronomy. Got any ideas?

How do I project a celestial image from my telescope onto a screen?

  • December
  • 15

4 comments

Andy asked: I want to show my children celestial images without them having to look through the eyepiece. I especially want to show them the sun and the moon projected onto a screen. Is there a special eyepiece for image projection onto a screen? A follow-up question for projecting the sun would be: How do [...]

What practical value did astronomy offer to ancient civilizations?

  • December
  • 14

3 comments

Mike C asked: What practical value did astronomy offer to ancient civilizations? It allowed them to predict eclipses with great accuracy. It helped them understand our cosmic origins. It helped them find uses for ancient structures like Stonehenge. It helped them keep track of time and seasons, and it was used by some cultures for [...]

some people told me that Reflector telescopes need more care than the Refractor?

  • December
  • 12

6 comments

mooza_2000 asked: some people told me that Reflector telescopes need more care than the Refractor. and that i can’t carry it and travel long distances, they also told me that it’s mirrors can be damaged easily. is that true ?

© 2007 ScopeDoggie SpaceBlog. Blog theme by blogstheme.com, debt consolidation.