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How Do Telescopes Work – Amateur’s Guide to Telescope-making

When Galileo made his telescope, he was far from the expert he became later. He was just a layman, who found the sky and its stars fascinating and wanted a device that would take him closer to the object of his fascination. It was this desire that led him o devise the first ever telescope that changed the face of history in more ways than we can imagine.

 

In today’s age, a person is able to buy a telescope, readymade, from the market. But for one who is not experienced, constructing a telescope is akin to an adventure. Although the procedure is complex and technical, and quite long, it is quite possible to make a telescope for oneself, by oneself. For the amateur who holds a keen interest in the telescope and the way it works, constructing it by oneself can be quite adventurous and fulfilling.

 

The construction itself is not very difficult, and it is made easier if one can enlist the assistance of another person who has himself constructed telescopes earlier. Even someone who is an amateur astronomer would make a good mentor, if it’s no possible to find one experience in telescope construction. Astronomy clubs generally have at least one member who has prior experience of building telescopes, and such people are quite accommodating towards amateurs.

 

For an amateur, telescope construction can be a cumbersome task. Patience and calm are advisable for a first-timer. The greatest inventions of all time came from blind experiments and unexpected results. When starting out, it is always best to have some references and manuals handy, as they can explain the technical aspects in the clearest ways. A local library is a good source for material to an amateur just starting out in telescope building.

 

The basic elements of a telescope are the mirror, two lenses, the housing for the whole structure, and materials that will be used for polishing the mirror. These parts can all be bought at local stores or even online. The mirror can be ground at home as well, but is a tiresome process.

 

The construction of a telescope is a long and drawn out process. Careful planning is required to ensure that there is minimal cleaning up left after all the work is completed. Is advisable to lay out newspapers to ensure clean work as well as to ensure correct placement of all the equipment. Maintain a logbook if possible to keep track of the task completed and the duration of each task. In later stages, the logbook is a good record to refer to understand the tasks completed and how long each task required. Also, it helps one to remember what work has been completed and what remains.

 

Once the construction is complete, it is quite natural for the amateur to be pleased with himself for the work he has accomplished. It is however, easier to buy a telescope kit from the market instead of purchasing individual component and constructing the whole structure. Assembling a telescope from a kit is easier, takes less time and is a better financial option. Such telescope kits are intended for the amateurs, and not directed at the professionals.

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Astronomy Demystified $21.95 * Allows the reader to quickly and easily grasp the math, fundamentals, and general concepts involved in astronomy. * Covers techniques for using telescopes, the challenges of amateur astrophotography, and the special problems of observing the sky at ”invisible wavelengths”. * Unlike most books on the topic, it presents general concepts first and details follow. * Contains quizzes, tests, and final exams.

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Astronomy with Your Personal Computer $41 The first edition of this very successful book was a winner of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Astronomy Book of the Year award in 1986. The popularity of the book’s programs is based on the ease with which the amateur astronomer can perform calculations on a personal computer. The routines are not specific to any make of computer and are user-oriented in that they utilize a simple version of the BASIC programming language and require only a broad understanding of any particular problem. Seven new subroutines in this new edition can be linked in any combination with the existing twenty-six. Since the programs themselves take care of details, they can be used, for example, to calculate the time of rising of any of the planets in any part of the world at any time in the future or past, or they may be used to find the circumference of the next solar eclipse visible from a particular place. In fact, almost every problem likely to be encountered by the amateur astronomer can be solved by a suitable combination of the routines given in this book. Peter Duffett-Smith is the author of another popular astronomy book: Astronomy with Your Calculator (3rd Edition), also published by Cambridge University Press.

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Astrophysics is Easy!: An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer $39.95 Mike Inglis,Paperback – 1st Edition., Edition: 1,Series: Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series, English-language edition,Pub by Springer-Verlag New York, LLC

BARSKA 60050 Starwatcher Refractor Telescope $49.99 BRQ1165: The journey to stars and planets begin with BARSKA. BARSKA’s Starwatcher telescopes are ideal entry – level telescopes for the aspiring amateur astronomer. The refractor and reflector telescope models are easy to set up and include everything necessary to begin the adventure for a lifetime including telescope, finders cope, eyepieces, mount and tripod. Each Starwatcher telescope also includes our new Beginner’s version of the highly popular Deepsky Astronomy Software. It’s packed with many features that novice users as well as experienced users will appreciate and includes a searchable database of over 10,000+ objects including nebulae, star clusters, double stars, variable stars, and other types. Simply load it on to your PC and begin your journey to the stars and planets. Features: -450x Max Power with 50mm Objective lens. -Mount Pan-head tripod. -Interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x Barlow lens to increase viewing power. -Refractor optical system. -Includes tripod . -Silver / Black finish. Specifications: -Max power: 450x. -Focal Length (mm): 600. -Finder scope 5×24. -Draw Tube (inch): 0.965. -Eyepiece #1: SR4. -Eyepiece #2: H20. -Diagonal: 90 . -Limited lifetime warranty.

BARSKA 900114 Starwatcher Reflector Telescope $149.99 BRQ1162: The journey to stars and planets begin with BARSKA. BARSKA’s Starwatcher telescopes are ideal entry – level telescopes for the aspiring amateur astronomer. The refractor and reflector telescope models are easy to set up and include everything necessary to begin the adventure for a lifetime including telescope, finders cope, eyepieces, mount and tripod. Each Starwatcher telescope also includes our new Beginner’s version of the highly popular Deepsky Astronomy Software. It’s packed with many features that novice users as well as experienced users will appreciate and includes a searchable database of over 10,000+ objects including nebulae, star clusters, double stars, variable stars, and other types. Simply load it on to your PC and begin your journey to the stars and planets. Features: -675x Max Power with 114mm Objective lens. -Equatorial Mount with setting circles and dual slow motion adjustment cables. -Interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x Barlow lens to increase viewing power. -Reflector optical system. -Includes tripod and carrying case. -Silver / Black finish. Specifications: -Max power: 675x. -Focal Length (mm): 900. -Finder scope: RED DOT. -Draw Tube (inch): 1.25. -Eyepiece #1: SR4. -Eyepiece #2: K20. -Limited lifetime warranty.

BARSKA 90060 Starwatcher Refractor Telescope $105.99 BRQ1164: The journey to stars and planets begin with BARSKA. BARSKA’s Starwatcher telescopes are ideal entry – level telescopes for the aspiring amateur astronomer. The refractor and reflector telescope models are easy to set up and include everything necessary to begin the adventure for a lifetime including telescope, finders cope, eyepieces, mount and tripod. Each Starwatcher telescope also includes our new Beginner’s version of the highly popular Deepsky Astronomy Software. It’s packed with many features that novice users as well as experienced users will appreciate and includes a searchable database of over 10,000+ objects including nebulae, star clusters, double stars, variable stars, and other types. Simply load it on to your PC and begin your journey to the stars and planets. Features: -675x Max Power with 60mm Objective lens. -Equatorial Mount with setting circles and dual slow motion adjustment cables. -Interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x Barlow lens to increase viewing power. -Reflector optical system. -Includes tripod and carrying case. -Silver / Black finish. Specifications: -Max power: 675x. -Focal Length (mm): 900. -Finder scope: RED DOT. -Draw Tube (inch): 1.25. -Eyepiece #1: SR4. -Eyepiece #2: H12. -Eyepiece #3: H20. -Limited lifetime warranty.

Barska 40070 Starwatcher Refractor Telescope w/ TableTop Tripod & Carrying Case (Silver) – AE10100 $69.99 BRQ1163: The journey to stars and planets begin with BARSKA. BARSKA’s Starwatcher telescopes are ideal entry – level telescopes for the aspiring amateur astronomer. The refractor and reflector telescope models are easy to set up and include everything necessary to begin the adventure for a lifetime including telescope, finders cope, eyepieces, mount and tripod. Each Starwatcher telescope also includes our new Beginner’s version of the highly popular Deepsky Astronomy Software. It’s packed with many features that novice users as well as experienced users will appreciate and includes a searchable database of over 10,000+ objects including nebulae, star clusters, double stars, variable stars, and other types. Simply load it on to your PC and begin your journey to the stars and planets. Features: -300x Max Power with 70mm Objective lens. -Mount Pan-head tripod. -Interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x Barlow lens to increase viewing power. -Refractor optical system. -Includes tripod and carrying case. -Silver / Black finish. Specifications: -Max power: 300x. -Focal Length (mm): 400. -Finder scope 5×24. -Draw Tube (inch): 1.25. -Eyepiece #1: SR4. -Eyepiece #2: K20. -Diagonal: 45 . -Limited lifetime warranty.

Barska 40080 Starwatcher Refractor Telescope – AE11122 $126.99 BRQ1161: The journey to stars and planets begin with BARSKA. BARSKA’s Starwatcher telescopes are ideal entry – level telescopes for the aspiring amateur astronomer. The refractor and reflector telescope models are easy to set up and include everything necessary to begin the adventure for a lifetime including telescope, finders cope, eyepieces, mount and tripod. Each Starwatcher telescope also includes our new Beginner’s version of the highly popular Deepsky Astronomy Software. It’s packed with many features that novice users as well as experienced users will appreciate and includes a searchable database of over 10,000+ objects including nebulae, star clusters, double stars, variable stars, and other types. Simply load it on to your PC and begin your journey to the stars and planets. Features: -133x Max Power with 80mm Objective lens. -Rotating Eyepiece allows for many different viewing positions. -Interchangeable eyepieces with a 3x Barlow lens to increase viewing power. -Refractor optical system. -Includes tripod and carrying case. -Silver / Black finish. Specifications: -Max power: 133x. -Focal Length (mm): 400. -Finder scope 5×20. -Draw Tube (inch): 1.25. -Eyepiece #1: k9. -Eyepiece #2: k25. -Limited lifetime warranty.

Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes: Practical Amateur Astronomy Volume 2 $54 A unique guide introducing the latest modern resources available to amateur observers.

Celestial Objects for Modern Telescopes: Practical Amateur Astronomy, Volume 2 $52 Michael A. Covington,Paperback,Series: Practical Amateur Astronomy Series, English-language edition,Pub by Cambridge University Press

Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ Telescope – 225x $119.09 The Celestron PowerSeeker series of telescopes is designed to give the first-time buyer the perfect combination of quality, value, features and power. Offering exceptional value, these telescopes feature portable yet powerful designs with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.

Celestron Powerseeker 60 Telescope $48.49 The Celestron(r) Powerseeker 60 telescope is designed to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy with a combination of quality, features, and power. It comes with two, 1.25-in eyepieces and a 3x Barlow lens to triple the magnifying power of each. It can easily be used for terrestrial and celestial viewing and also a includes an aluminum tripod and The Sky CD-ROM astronomy software.

Cosmology Revealed $43.5 This book presents a clear explanation of the nature of the universe, including a special color feature incorporated in the book that offers three-dimensional views of the surrounding universe to ever greater depths. It assumes no prior knowledge of astronomy or cosmology and will attract general readers and beginning amateur astronomers. It provides much more on large-scale structures than other popular-level cosmology books. The mix of cosmology, large scale structures, anthropic principle, and perspectives on the universe is unique.

Deep-Sky Video Astronomy $34.95 This is a concise guide to using modern integrating video cameras for deep-sky viewing and imaging with modest telescopes available to amateur astronomers. The main focus is on the practical side of creating beautiful and detailed astronomical portraits.

Digital Astrophotography $19.92 Provides novice to accomplished amateur astronomers with a firm grounding in the basics and successful use of digital astrophotography.Provides examples of the best images, and gives readers hints and tips about how to get the best out of this extraordinary technology.Experts in CCD astronomy from North America and Europe have contributed to this book, illustrating their help and advice with many beautiful colour images the book is in full color throughout. Techniques range from using simple webcams to highly technical aspects such as supernovae patrolling. Computer processing, stacking and image-enhancement are detailed, along with many hints and tips from the experts.