Astronomy equipment information and reviews:
Equipment reviews:
Coming soon
Dew Heater FAQ's from Kendrick Astro Instruments
- dispel myths and
legends about dew control, with accurate answers to
your dew control questions and background
information.
Astronomy & Optics information resources:
What is chromatic aberration?
- this
quick article
explains what chromatic aberration is and how it's caused.
"Apochromat" or "APO" telescopes suffer from little or no Chromatic
Aberration.
www.cloudynights.com Probably the best place to find out about telescopes, eyepieces and accessories on the net, with some detailed, objective reviews on astronomy equipment where people tell it like it is.
www.starparty.org
Interested in some active astronomy? Find out
about upcoming UK starparties. This website is run by
John Hall who has done a great job promoting astronomy
in the UK. Starparties are currently located at Kelling
Heath in Norfolk which has excellent camping facilities
and dark skies. Events are held twice a year in March
and September, last about 3-4 days and attract up to 400
people interested in astronomy and birding as well as
equipment vendors. They're a great way for beginners and
advanced astronomy enthusiasts to share their
telescopes. Includes photos of previous events and many
of our customers.
Sky at Night Magazine At last! An astronomy magazine with a CD ROM on the cover!
Whatever next? What's more it's from the BBC with high
production values and good equipment reviews.
Practical Astronomer Magazine An astronomy magazine with independent, in depth
equipment lab test reports and reviews. Very much for
the practical astronomer and astro imager, advice from
expert columnists.
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