Philosophy
I need a little assistance here. I recently acquired a Meade AstroStar Model 114AZ 4.5 inch reflector telescope. There was no manual and a search on the Internet yielded nothing. I will be starting a local astronomy gathering soon and need to know the care and operation of this low-end telescope.
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Philosophy
Assistance
I need a little assistance here. I recently acquired a Meade AstroStar Model 114AZ 4.5 inch reflector telescope. There was no manual and a search on the Internet yielded nothing. I will be starting a local astronomy gathering soon and need to know the care and operation of this low-end telescope.
- William Parsons' 72 Incher
William Parsons June 17th, 1800 to October 31st, 1867 William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse was an Irish astronomer who built the largest reflecting telescope of the 19th century. He learned to polish metal mirrors (1827) and spent the next few years building...
- "astronomy" Magazine Announces Winner
Congratulations to Adam Atanas. "Astronomy selects 2010 Youth Essay Contest winner" by Karri Ferron March 1st, 2010 Astronomy Eleven-year-old Adam Atanas of Houston wins a trip to the Northeast Astronomy Forum & Telescope Show (NEAF) with his entry...
- James Webb Space Telescope Game
...
- Just A Reminder...the Galileoscope
The Galileoscope Just a reminder that the Galileoscope is an inexpensive way to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. "The Galileoscope, a Telescope for Everyone" by Jenny Williams March 26th, 2009 Wired I still remember seeing Saturn's...
- Hubble Pix Selection...win A Prize
Here is an opportunity to celebrate the Year of Astronomy and win a prize. "NASA Wants You to Decide Where It Should Look Next" January 29th, 2009 FOX NEWS.com NASA wants the public to determine where in the universe it will next aim the powerful Hubble...