Astronomy Clubs

Astronomy Clubs

Don't you wish you could sit down and look through a large telescope? The Keck I telescope built in 1992 made of Zerodur would be great.

But, don't think you cannot see great stuff or get good views of galaxies or even asteroids with a good home telescope.

Tracy Robertson of Long Beach, CA got a Meade ETX 125PE for her birthday. She found that it could have a camera attached. With the motor drive it could follow a star.

However, she found out that she had problems tracking the planets.

Probably the quickest way to get up to speed using your Meade ETX 125PE is to join an astronomy club. There are many astronomy clubs in most countries of the world and in most states of the USA. Here are a few in the US: Shoals Astronomical Society, Inc. in Florence, AL; Southern Maryland Astronomical Society in White Plains, MD; Evansville Astronomical Society, Inc. in Evansville, IN; Tidewater Community College Astronomical Society in Chesapeake, VA; Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech at the Physics Dept., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ. in Blacksburg, VA; Northern Illinois University Astronomical Society at the Physics Dept., Davis Hall Observatory in DeKalb, IL.

In fact, it would be a better idea to start attending an astronomy club before you go out and buy a telescope. They will not only recomend some good scopes to you but can point you toward some beginning projects. To really get your teeth into star gazing attend a few star gazing parties. A good way to start would be to buy a pair of 10x50 binoculars. Take them with you to the star gazing party. They will let you see anything from the craters on the moon to the closer planets.

When you go to your first planet viewing party, you will be surprised at how eager people are to let you look through their scopes. However, there are a few thinsg to consider. Their equipment is expensive, so be careful. If you have children with you, make sure that they are careful as well. A small child running around will make people nervous very quickly. You may need a flashlight to make sure you don't trip over things. But, you will want to put a red filter over the end. Red light lets your eyes adjust to the dark the quickest. Be sure to dress warmly. Sitting still at night can be chilly - even in the summer.

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