This course will teach you the basics of operating a telescope – specifically, the library’s new telescope (
https://whistler.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S49C129385440)!
Topics covered will include:
- How a reflector telescope (one using mirrors) works
- How to collimate a reflector telescope’s optics
- How to ensure the telescope’s finderscope is aligned with the telescope’s optics (both in the day and at night)
- Which eyepieces to use and when
- How to keep the telescope safe and performing at its best
- How to locate objects with a reflector telescope
- How to set up Stellarium for a telescope and eyepieces
- How to use star charts with a telescope (including concepts like declination, right ascension, star magnitude and more)
- What objects to look for with a reflector telescope (will provide access to lists of objects)
- How to starhop to deep sky objects using the telescope
- How to plan your observing session (with the help of Stellarium)
- How to calculate magnification, true field of view, field stop
- Review of sky movement and constellations
- Using AAVSO charts to chart asteroids (time permitting)
- Review of critical observational astronomy resources
What to bring:
- Math compass set to draw circles (optional)
- Laptop with Stellarium installed (optional but highly encouraged)
- Notebook and pen or preferred electronic device to take notes (necessary)
Registration is required, and space is limited! Email
cHVibGljc2VydmljZXMgfCB3aGlzdGxlcmxpYnJhcnkgISBjYQ== to sign up. This workshop is for adults only!
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