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    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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