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Leigha
Aug 26, 2019 07:55 PM
(Aug 25, 2019 10:42 AM)confused2 Wrote: See anything good? I looked last night - no stars no nothing. Might be that beyond a certain level of grumpiness you stop getting any stars. Grrr. Who needs stars anyway. haha You have to believe to see them? 
(Aug 25, 2019 03:07 PM)Secular Sanity Wrote: I’m sure you’re all aware of the stare gazing apps, but if not, you should check them out. Even the free ones are pretty cool. My nieces love them. They turn your smartphone into a telescope and provide tons of information about the planets, constellations, etc. They even allow you to travel back through time and see the planets at earlier stages. Some of them even allow you to point the phone downward and peek right through the earth to see what people on the other side of the world are seeing. I've seen those ''Star Walk'' apps and have wondered if they're any good. Sky Live received many positive reviews, so might try that one. Thx SS!
(Aug 25, 2019 04:37 PM)Magical Realist Wrote: Looks like a good choice Leigha. Congrats!
https://www.amazon.com/Gskyer-Telescope-...9939&psc=1
Thanks, MR! I'm going to order it this week.
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Leigha
Sep 13, 2019 02:04 PM
Going to watch the harvest moon tonight with my new telescope! I'll post pics if I get some good ones. 
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Leigha
Sep 14, 2019 02:58 AM
Well, I didn’t buy the telescope I linked above but bought a cheaper one. I have to buy a separate phone adapter and I need to learn how to use this properly. The lenses are confusing and “finding” the moon and following it, it’s harder than it seems!
The details of the moon tonight were good but I feel like something is off...like the details according to the manual, should be more vivid. But, all in all ...for a semi-cloudy night? It’s pretty cool. I need to play with it some.
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Leigha
Sep 14, 2019 06:02 AM
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An update, I just came from outside...the moon is so bright, it's lighting up the entire yard...it's cool to see my shadow at this hour lol
I adjusted the lens and I didn't realize you look through a different scope to ''target'' what you're looking for (which takes time, and my head needs to be tilted to the right over the telescope to get it centered), and then look through a lens to see the target. For some reason, the telescope shakes a bit, I tried to tighten the knob to the side that holds it in place, but it was still shaking. Not shaking a lot, but occasional shaking. But, I just focused on the moon, and it's so bright! When I stepped away from the telescope, I could see black circles...I wasn't expecting that. Anyway, this is all new to me, but very exciting. I'm getting the hang of it.
I can't believe how bright the moon is tonight, when looking at it through a telescope.
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C C
Sep 14, 2019 10:58 PM
(Sep 14, 2019 06:02 AM)Leigha Wrote: An update, I just came from outside...the moon is so bright, it's lighting up the entire yard...it's cool to see my shadow at this hour lol
I adjusted the lens and I didn't realize you look through a different scope to ''target'' what you're looking for (which takes time, and my head needs to be tilted to the right over the telescope to get it centered), and then look through a lens to see the target. For some reason, the telescope shakes a bit, I tried to tighten the knob to the side that holds it in place, but it was still shaking. Not shaking a lot, but occasional shaking. But, I just focused on the moon, and it's so bright! When I stepped away from the telescope, I could see black circles...I wasn't expecting that. Anyway, this is all new to me, but very exciting. I'm getting the hang of it.
I can't believe how bright the moon is tonight, when looking at it through a telescope.
Hope you have some entertaining hours with the 'scope, Wegs. My brother was carrying the amateur astronomer genes on in our family. Fast forwarding, I'm not sure Hubby would know which end to look through, and can't say I'd be much better.
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Leigha
Sep 19, 2019 03:51 AM
(Sep 14, 2019 10:58 PM)C C Wrote: (Sep 14, 2019 06:02 AM)Leigha Wrote: An update, I just came from outside...the moon is so bright, it's lighting up the entire yard...it's cool to see my shadow at this hour lol
I adjusted the lens and I didn't realize you look through a different scope to ''target'' what you're looking for (which takes time, and my head needs to be tilted to the right over the telescope to get it centered), and then look through a lens to see the target. For some reason, the telescope shakes a bit, I tried to tighten the knob to the side that holds it in place, but it was still shaking. Not shaking a lot, but occasional shaking. But, I just focused on the moon, and it's so bright! When I stepped away from the telescope, I could see black circles...I wasn't expecting that. Anyway, this is all new to me, but very exciting. I'm getting the hang of it.
I can't believe how bright the moon is tonight, when looking at it through a telescope.
Hope you have some entertaining hours with the 'scope, Wegs. My brother was carrying the amateur astronomer genes on in our family. Fast forwarding, I'm not sure Hubby would know which end to look through, and can't say I'd be much better.
haha Thanks CC. Yea, it's a little trickier than I would have expected. I'm going to see if it's a clear night on Friday...and try again. Going to invite some of my friends over, and see if it becomes any easier after a glass of wine or two.
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