Archive for August, 2009
Recent Astronomy Articles - A Simple Guide
Saturday, August 8th, 2009Recent astronomy articles can be found both online and in print magazines. People write when new images are taken. People right when nations announce new missions into space. Every new discovery and piece of information generates a tremendous amount of discussion. Here’s just some of the most recent articles on astronomy.
Bumpy space dust, of all […]
Make Telescopes: The How And Why
Saturday, August 8th, 2009The history of the telescope makes for interesting reading from a theoretical perspective, but also from the perspective of someone interested in beginning to make a telescope. During the development of the telescope, practical experiments with reflectors had already begun in 1639, but it was not until 1663 that they gained any prominence.
The Gregorian […]
Make Telescopes: Explore The Heavens Now!
Friday, August 7th, 2009Amateur telescope making is a fascinating hobby. It is also one you can begin with a little time and a little patience. Many chose to begin to make telescopes themselves. Telescopes are usually designed to perform particular kinds of work. In general, for visual work, low-ratio telescopes with their wide fields are useful for […]
