Chadnich13

I think its an amazingly easy to navigate forum. I think you all did a great job! Thank you!!

Chad 

On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 05:24, Moonshane said:

I don't profess to be either an expert or an expert speaker but was asked to do a couple of talks at the Peak Star Party recently.

I have attached below my written handout notes for each session in the hope they will help the odd person with how to find objects in the sky and also how to ensure you get the best views when you do find them. These notes are based on my own experience and also information gleaned from many sources since I started observing; thanks to anyone who recognises their work or comments.

If one person finds them useful then I'll be delighted and it's been worth the minor effort uploading them. They have been put into a couple of other threads but I felt they were somewhat hidden and might be more easily located here.

Cheers

Shane

Locating Objects in the Night Sky.pdf

Collimation of Newtonian Telescopes-1.pdf

 

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Just wanted to say thank you very much! Downloaded both pdfs and looking forward to getting the star atlas for future sessions. 

I'll tell you one thing. It's rediculous this stuff is free but I couldn't be more greatful! Thank you once again!

Wow... all I can say is wow! More notes taking down for my field book! I can't believe I hit the jackpot pot as a beginner with all the information you are providing! I cannot thank you enough!!?????

Unbelievably informative post! Well worth taking the time to read. Took down many notes for my future observing sessions. I can admit that I expected more at first from my scope but am still blown away by the vastness of the universe and im glad i now have a guide of what to expect. Excellent job!

Out to eat currently, but really looking forward to coming back and reading the article and some of the comments!

Amazing post!! I just started observing last night so I will have to read many more times to understand fully but very helpful and informative. Thank you!!