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Summary
• What can we see with the Naked Eye• What can we see with Binoculars• Targets for Telescopes• Observing with the Internet
Naked Eye
• No instruments needed– Warm Clothing– Paper & Pen– Safe Observing Location– Dark Sky– Patience
• Camera & tripod if you have one
Naked Eye or Binoculars
• Use either your Naked Eye or preferably binoculars– Warm Clothing– Paper & Pen– Safe Observing Location
• Camera & tripod if you have one
Phases of the Moon
• Observe the phase of the moon each night– Draw the results
• How does it change ?
• Watch the Moon against the background stars ( using binoculars)– Time how long it takes moon to move it’s own width
• How fast does it move ?
• Draw the Moons position against the stars each day (using binoculars)
• How does it change ?
Moving Planets
• Observe the outer planets against the stars– Plot the positions from night to night
• Do they always move in the same direction ?
• Sometimes they go backwards !
Retrograde Motion
Look for the dates for retrograde motions in the astronomy magazines or on the Internet
Telescope
• Any size telescope– What you can see depends on the size &
quality of your telescope• On a mount with slow motion controls
or even better a drive– Warm Clothing– Paper & Pen– Safe Observing Location
Variable Stars
• Binary Stars• Intrinsic
Variables– Compare the
brightness by eye with standard stars