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Greetings! This site is dedicated to my interests in Astronomy.
These include amateur telescope making, equipment reviews and general
observing.
Alan.
Explains how to get started in astronomy,
along with some tips on how to choose binoculars and a first telescope for
the beginning astronomer. Additional astronomy equipment that you
will need is presented. Includes many useful links to other
references on the net.
Information on my local observing area,
Albuquerque New Mexico. Includes information on dark sites for
observing and local star parties.
Deep space Trill is a suitcase transportable
12". This telescope and suitcase conforms to all airline checked luggage
requirements.
Deep space 5 (DS-5) is my current dream.
Goals are to have a 20" that doesn't require a ladder, and can be
moved in a hatchback. A step stool is considered an acceptable
compromise.
Deep space 4 (DS-4) is a second generation
ultralight "Deep Space" design. Design goals are to allow a 16"
telescope to easily be transported in a hatchback car. Vibration and
wind resistance is mandatory. Excellent baffling is also a design
requirement.
Deep space 3 (DS-3) is an ultra light 12
inch Dobsonian telescope that will fit into the trunk of a Honda Del Sol
without modification. It includes a wire spider, lightweight
secondary, aluminum trusses, and a very low profile. This scope
weighs 39 pounds, and has a 25 pound primary mirror box. It also has
a very simple and effective mirror cell. This telescope is mainly
made out of 1/2 inch plywood.
Formulas for telescopes as well as
observing.
From the dark sky clock
In addition to astronomy, I also develop software projects, including
WARPSimLab
, a personal finance simulator used to explore retirement, income, and financial scenarios.
Alan Scott - living in sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA!
e-mail address: hialanne AT hotmail DOT com (Get rid of
the spaces, use an @ for the AT, and use a . for the DOT. I am trying
to fool spam bots.)