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"Introduction to The Night Sky - Part II"

Visual Observing Knowlege - 1 hour

bulletComparison of Newtonian Reflector, Refractor, and Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes.
bulletHow They Work
bulletAdvantages / Disadvantages
bulletSize / Weight
bulletCost
bulletEase of Use, Maintenance and Storage
bulletComa
bulletPurchasing Equipment - What to Avoid
bulletSeeing
bulletComparison of Eyepiece Types
bulletWhat is a Plossl, Super Plossl, etc.?
bulletField of View
bulletMagnification
bulletWhat to Avoid
bulletFilters
bulletObserving Set-up Tips
bulletDewing
bulletCleaning Optics
bulletPolar Alignment of a Telescope
bulletCollimation

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Introduction to the Night Sky - Part II
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