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"Fun With Telescopes!"
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Contents
History Of Telescopes ..................................................................................................................................8
The Evolution Of The Telescope .............................................................................................................10
Historical Timeline For Telescopes..........................................................................................................11
How Telescopes Work................................................................................................................................13
Buying A Telescope....................................................................................................................................14
Finding The Telescope That Meets Your Needs ................................................................................16
Factors To Consider When Purchasing A Telescope ......................................................................17
Terminology.................................................................................................................................................18
Astronomy 101 ............................................................................................................................................20
Zodiac Constellations................................................................................................................................22
Andromeda ..................................................................................................................................................24
Build Your Own Telescope......................................................................................................................25
Learn How To Build Telescopes............................................................................................................27
Make Your Own Telescope.....................................................................................................................29
Eyepieces For Telescopes ....................................................................................................................31
Why Using A Telescope Building Kit Is Convenient .......................................................................32
Learn About Our Universe Using Telescopes...................................................................................34
Basic Tips For Using Telescopes.........................................................................................................36
Understanding The Value Of Telescope Lens..................................................................................37
Achromatic Versus Apochromatic Lenses In Telescope..............................................................39
Why You Should Consult A Telescope Review ..............................................................................40
Read About The 14" LX200R Through A Telescope Review.......................................................42
Learn Why That Telescope Review Of LX200R Raves About It .................................................44
Tasco 48t Telescope .............................................................................................................................45
How The Hubble Telescope Was Almost Never Launched Into Space ...................................46
Telescope Photos ..................................................................................................................................48
Space Telescope Photos......................................................................................................................49
Hubble Telescope Photos ....................................................................................................................51
Telescope Accessories .........................................................................................................................53
Meade Telescope Accessories ...........................................................................................................54
Celestron Nexstar 80 Telescope Accessories ................................................................................56
Different Types Of Telescopes ............................................................................................................58
Optical Telescope ...................................................................................................................................59
Galileo's Telescope.................................................................................................................................61
Large Binocular Telescope ..................................................................................................................62
Reflecting Telescopes ...........................................................................................................................63
Refracting Telescopes...........................................................................................................................64
Smaller Telescopes................................................................................................................................65
The Best Telescopes Out There .........................................................................................................66
Optical Features Of Telescopes .........................................................................................................67
Telescope Mounts..................................................................................................................................68
Homemade Telescope Roof Mount ...................................................................................................69
Telescope for Kids .................................................................................................................................71
Telescope Advice For Beginners ......................................................................................................73
Using A Telescope .................................................................................................................................74
What Your Telescope Can Do..............................................................................................................75
Viewing The Night Sky With A Telescope .......................................................................................76
Viewing Deep Sky Objects And Comets..........................................................................................77
Looking at Globular Clusters..............................................................................................................78
Astrophotography.................................................................................................................................79
Current Astronomy News For The Sky And Telescope .............................................................80