the.chosen.one asked: Details: Precision reflecting mirror Diameter – 76mm, Focal length – 500mm, Eyepieces – 9mm,12.5mm and 20mm, Alt-Azimuth mount
Woot asked: I saw a Mead computerized telescope at Sam’s for $200. Do you think that’s good?
atominfiltrators asked: It has It has a 17mm 100x magnification Plossl eyepiece. The telescope is a Konus Motor 130. It has a focal ratio f/8, whatever that means. What can I see with it? here is the full specs: http://www.uk-telescopes.co.uk/konus_motor_130%20telescope.htm
Michael N asked: or less? And what is your opinion on the best scope you can buy for a level 2?
outlaw_316_2001 asked: I would like to build my own telescope. How can I find out what the correct curve of the mirror needs to be? Tina L…. Why you ask?? I’ve always found the best teacher is hands on experience. You not only gain knowledge of the project but different ideas and thoughts of how [...]
black leopard asked: can you use regular house mirrors as reflector mirrors for a homemade telescope?
kbilyak04 asked: Is a Dobsonian Telescope basically just a reflector telescope with a different base, or is there something else that sets it apart from reflectors?
DYORD asked: Could I recognizably see the Jupiter from this telescope? I’m a beginner. Please help. I also have 3x barlow lens (almost useless-because of blurriness) and 1.5x erector’s lens (completely useless). I also want to see the Saturn or Mars.. What lens (from the three) do you recommend I should use? Can the mid-range [...]
mishi h asked: Does anyone know what i need to buy or if this is even possible?
Tim J asked: This may sound strange…..but when I look at the moon thru my telescope, I seem to see the air rippling in front of the moon, kind of like heat rays coming from the back of a fighterplane before takeoff. Is this bad optics? or an atmospereic thing?