As I am winding down from working, I am thinking of things that I have often wanted to be doing. When I look at the view of the earth from the space station I see that Belize has few land based lights visible. As well, when I have been there, there is little light pollution. I am thinking about star and planet gazing with a telescope. I have not done this before, so I know nothing about it.
I have done research on the web as to what to buy, but other advice is welcome. I would like to be able to hook up my DSL digital camera and take long exposures (thus getting a better view), along with just looking. I don't want to spend $10,000 on a telescope though to do this.
Suggestions, and what kind of pictures would I get?
Thanks
Jody
Telescope
2flyaway
30 April 2013 00:17:08
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terrific
13 August 2013 07:40:21
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Because of the lack of light pollution just looking up on a cloudless night is fantastic, my son always swears there are more stars in the sky over Belize we are just bringing the little telescope that the grandchildren have for when they come. When it is full moon it is so bright I was able to read a book by its light last year.
mcagun
20 August 2013 22:40:01
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I have a celestron 130 nexstar with computer fantastic tool also get an app called Star walk for iPad another fantastic too
Wi the celestron you can hook up camera or computer.
Not yet tried it in Belize but come December I will let you know the result
2flyaway
20 August 2013 23:04:40
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Thanks mcagun. Let me know. I am not in a rush. Do let me know.
terrific
21 August 2013 00:25:42
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I have the I pad app it is really good, and at christmas they track santa's journey across the world:)
kristinanadreau
21 August 2013 03:15:22
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without a telescope, the full moon was gorgeous last night.... mosquito repellant is a must for evening forays. worth it, just to celebrate something seldom noticed in a large city..........
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