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SUMMARY:Telescope Basics Course – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve attended our Telescope Basics Course with Robert Conrad or you’ve borrowed our 8″ Dobsonian Telescope and are looking for the next step in your learning, this course is for you! Topics covered will include:\n\nHow a reflector telescope (one using mirrors) works\nHow to collimate a reflector telescope’s optics\nHow to ensure the telescope’s finderscope is aligned with the telescope’s optics (both in the day and at night)\nWhich eyepieces to use and when\nHow to keep the telescope safe and performing at its best\nHow to locate objects with a reflector telescope\nHow to set up Stellarium for a telescope and eyepieces\nHow to use star charts with a telescope (including concepts like declination, right ascension, star magnitude and more)\nWhat objects to look for with a reflector telescope (will provide access to lists of objects)\nHow to starhop to deep sky objects using the telescope\nHow to plan your observing session (with the help of Stellarium)\nHow to calculate magnification, true field of view, field stop\nReview of sky movement and constellations\nUsing AAVSO charts to chart asteroids\nReview of critical observational astronomy resources\n\nWhat to bring:\n\nMath compass set to draw circles (optional)\nLaptop with Stellarium installed (optional but highly encouraged)\nNotebook and pen or preferred electronic device to take notes (necessary)\n\nRegistration is required, and space is limited! Email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca ( mailto:publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca ) to sign up. This workshop is for adults only!\n
URL:https://www.whistlerlibrary.ca/event/telescope-basics-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults (19+)
LOCATION:Whistler Public Library, 4329 Main Street, Whistler, BC, Canada
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