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Amateur Astronomy for Beginners - START HERE!!



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Planispheres & Binoculars
This videos topic: Some advice for beginning your hobby in amateur astronomy and how to use a planisphere.
Always remember that the most important tools are your eyes. Go out under the stars and look up!


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thankyou so much ... ( 5 months ago by imallright1)
thankyou so much for your video. i have learned alot and i am going to watch more of your videos. amature astronomers need people like you to share information. books and internet alone isn't enough i find if i going to learn something its better if its being told to you than read from a book or internet. thankyou once again.
What kind of ... ( 5 months ago by truemartian)
What kind of telescope do you have currently? Do you have a link to a picture of it online?
sorry but i have no ... ( 5 months ago by sevenlukechilders)
sorry but i have no link to a picture of it online but i can tell you a little about it its a simmons telescope model 6310 and its a pretty descent small telescope when it comes to viewing the stars and planets but i want to adventure deep into space and view nebulae wich i cant see becouse they are either too bright and way way way to far away to view through my telescope
Is it a refractor( ... ( 5 months ago by truemartian)
Is it a refractor(lens) or reflector(mirror)? What is the diameter of it?
its a reflector but ... ( 5 months ago by sevenlukechilders)
its a reflector but i bought the telescope you recomended the orion starquest but thank you for your concern
Well now I have an ... ( 5 months ago by truemartian)
Well now I have an even bigger concern! If the diametar of your previous scope is the same as the diameter of the scope you just bought you are not going to see any difference between the two. A larger scope may bring out more detail in an object but because celestial objects like nebula and galaxies are dime and the human eye not so sensitive dont be supprised if you get the same result.
which part of the ... ( 4 months ago by jackvsdavy)
which part of the sky is lyra in now i know its northern hemishpere but is west or east sky
At the time of this ... ( 4 months ago by truemartian)
At the time of this message Lyra rises in the on the eastern horizon around 11pm-12am. As we go into summer it will rise 4 min earlier each day. A planisphere can help you know when to look for it.
I love ur video's i ... ( 3 months ago by dustylassiter)
I love ur video's i hope that you keep the astronomy videos coming?
As somebody ... ( 3 months ago by billylondonuk)
As somebody starting out very late in Astronomy I find your videos an absolute godsend. Thank you and if you find the time please put up some more?
Holy, expletive! ... ( 2 months ago by alteredlame666)
Holy, expletive! You are one of the best teachers that I've witnessed. The way you slowly and methodically, without any trace of condesention, explain the fundamentals is just incredible.
I hope teaching is an occupation for you, bro. Thanks much.
always had an ... ( 1 month ago by FairyHarper)
always had an interest in astronomy but never realli knew much about it!! thanks for this video!!:D:D
You are quite ... ( 1 month ago by truemartian)
You are quite welcome! I hope my 20 years + experience as an amateur have helped you in some way. (I say that because your 7+ on the harp sure helps me! lol)
well 20 years ... ( 1 month ago by FairyHarper)
well 20 years experience has a lot more to offer than just 7...but im glad we can share what we have and learn from eachother!!thanks once again!
I suppose I should ... ( 1 month ago by LampreyMoose)
I suppose I should take advantage of living in Northern Ontario, Canada, and start watching the clear night skies.
Oh my yes! My ... ( 1 month ago by truemartian)
Oh my yes! My family used to travel to Lake Temagami(not sure if I spelled it right). Its beautiful up there!
listen to Star Trek ... ( 1 month ago by BOSEcptrMusicmonitor)
listen to Star Trek Techno by Percorrere 1992
Recommended ... ( 1 month ago by BOSEcptrMusicmonitor)
Recommended listening and watching- ORION-Star Trek Techno by Percorrere-1992
Hi Truemartian! I ... ( 4 weeks ago by MPV839)
Hi Truemartian! I just wanted to let you know that you have helped me get a great start on my astronomical journey. I obtained a planisphere for Christmas and have been practicing with it for quite some time now, and I love astronomy more and more each day. I will be starting my freshman year of college soon and plan on majoring in physics/astronomy, and I couldn't be more excited. Keep up the great work my friend, you are a fantastic teacher!
Thank you so much! ... ( 4 weeks ago by truemartian)
Thank you so much! I'll save a wish for you in the upcoming Perseid meteor shower to wish you the best in your college quest.
so whats your take ... ( 2 weeks ago by jellysnot69)
so whats your take on Nibiru / wormwood passing close by 2012-ish !? ;)
I'm begging someone ... ( 2 weeks ago by truemartian)
I'm begging someone to give me a set of coordinates or chart so I can image it. There are thousands of amateurs out there capable of tracking it. So far none of them are reporting anything out of place up there. Apparently it dosent exist. I've certainly got the capability to track it myself. Especially since I just tracked down Pluto a few weeks ago.
lataest i heard was ... ( 2 weeks ago by jellysnot69)
lataest i heard was its southern hemiphere until 2009...but have heard that people have taken pics toward sun [with it blocked out] & they can see it beneath & to the left....!!!! who knows !
Greetings ... ( 4 minutes ago by NoHo55)
Greetings truemartian. Your videos are very helpful and interesting. I know very little about telescope/binoculars but seriously thinking of purchasing a Orion SkyQuest XT8. I heard someone mention that many astro binoculars are comparable to telescopes. If so, what magnification & lens diameter would give me the same viewing capabilities as the XT8 and what brand would you recommend? Thanks and hope to hear from your very soon. Peace.



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