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Considering buying a telescope? As a beginner to astronomy, you may wonder what you need, to get started in backyard astronomy. There is nothing like looking up at the Moon and other planets to see an amazing vision of the heavens, in all its glory. In this article, you will discover some...
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I'm sometimes asked to recommend the best beginner telescopes and my first comment is often "the one you are most likely to use"! It's not that I'm intending to be blunt or to cause further confusion but seriously one of the over-riding factors is going to be whether you are going to be inclined to...
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Telescopes are instruments that are invented to view the objects that are at a distance. These instruments are made up of two lenses that essentially focus the light from distant objects to get a better view of the objects that are at a distance. The construction and working of the them are easy to...
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Thursday, 26th January 2012
From Northumberland Gazette
Tomorrow: Telescope and Imaging Workshop. 30-minute talk, imaging slideshow, telescope and imaging workshop followed by observing. At Druridge Bay. 7.30pm–9.30pm. Wrap up warm. Bring binoculars or telescopes if you have them.
Thursday, 26th January 2012
From Carlsbad Current Argus
Large telescopes will be set up and visitors are encouraged to bring their own as well. Info: 887-5516. Free Kindermusik Demo classes will be offered Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at the First Baptist Church annex building on Stevens Street.
Wednesday, 25th January 2012
From Tulsa World (blog)
Kids and their parents are invited to the Case Center in Sand Springs at dusk Friday night for a beginner's astronomy night. Telescopes will be set up, and kids can take a look into the night sky to look at the stars and the big dipper.
Wednesday, 25th January 2012
From Denver Post
Snowshoe/cross-country skiing and full moon walking nature tours Rocky Mountain National Park offers Ranger-led snowshoe ecology walks for beginner-level snowshoers on the Park's east side and for beginner- and intermediate-level snowshoers on the west ...
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