Greetings,
Yeah I know it's still March, but there's no harm in being prepared.
Paul Walker will be presenting "Star-hopping/Constellations" on April 18th at the Wentworth library in West Saint Paul. We have the room booked from 6:00 to 7:30, with Paul's presentation set to begin at 6:30.
Here is the web address:
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/library/loca ... tworth.htm
That link will take you to a page with directions on getting to the library, a map, the libraries phone number, and if you're looking to redecorate you can print a photo of the library to hang above the mantle.
-matt
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Greetings,
During the wonderful presentation by Paul Walker field of view of eyepieces, telescopes, finderscopes, etc. came up. Kirk Mona (who is presenting in May for the Beginners SIG) created a spreadsheet where you can plug in the various numbers for your scope and eyepiece to determine what the actual field of view is. Follow the link.
http://jjmaden.tripod.com/meadeds2130ate/id7.html
However, the whole thread was informative, you can link to it here.
http://www.mnastro.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=603
Hope to see y'all, and more at the cookout and the next beginner's meeting.
-matt
During the wonderful presentation by Paul Walker field of view of eyepieces, telescopes, finderscopes, etc. came up. Kirk Mona (who is presenting in May for the Beginners SIG) created a spreadsheet where you can plug in the various numbers for your scope and eyepiece to determine what the actual field of view is. Follow the link.
http://jjmaden.tripod.com/meadeds2130ate/id7.html
However, the whole thread was informative, you can link to it here.
http://www.mnastro.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=603
Hope to see y'all, and more at the cookout and the next beginner's meeting.
-matt
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Thanks for the credit Matt but I didn't create the spreadsheet I just found it online. If you follow the link you will go to the website of the guy who designed it.
It is a great tool though! It really helps you understand what your eyepieces can do and should help with star hopping as you'll get a good idea what your field of view is. It is also helpful as you compare potential eyepiece purchases.
~Kirk
It is a great tool though! It really helps you understand what your eyepieces can do and should help with star hopping as you'll get a good idea what your field of view is. It is also helpful as you compare potential eyepiece purchases.
~Kirk