Space Forum / Astronomy / February 2005

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                    EQUILIBRIUM DISTANCES Between Stars
              Contrary to currently-accepted theory, stars do NOT
         follow simple free orbits around the center of a galaxy

Hello.  How does one calculate the apparent magnitude of star as viewed
through a telescope?  For example, if a star has a known naked-eye apparent
magnitude of 3, what would that star's apparent magnitude be, as viewed
through a 5" scope?

Issue 6 of the 'Photon' astronomy ezine is now available for download
from
http://www.photonezine.com
Here's what's in this issue:

Patrick's 15" reflector is undergoing a bit of a restoration courtesy
of some local Selsey astronomers (it's obviously in the water!).  As
well as an impressive optical heritage, the scope is a fascinating
piece of engineering.  

My posts seem to disappear!!
Beeb

Are these mounts capable of good auto-guiding performance ? or must one
go to the Losmandy type mount ?
Are any comercial Celestron mounts up to snuff in this catagory ??
Thanks in advance .......

What is the largest LX200 Scope that one man can handle setting up in the
field? I'm fairly strong, but well past my prime. I would like to buy the
largest scope I can handle, without regrets. Thank you in advance.
Cordially,

DESCENDANTS OF THE DIPPER by Ken Croswell
Heart of the best-known star pattern, the Ursa Major moving group probes the
behavior of young stars and the chemical evolution of the Galaxy.
Seven stars form the Big Dipper, the first star pattern many skygazers

Hi everyone, anyone help?
I have a Celestron GT Goto Mount with an Alter M500 on it.
I cant seem to get the mount to "Goto" at all.
I have done the 2 star Align as I do with my LX200 and the handset says

Just a note to let you know that the Kelling Heath Sky Camp in April IS
going ahead as planned. The ony change is that that House of Optics Ltd are
now the sponsors of the Event.
Hope to see you all there

In the Stars: Hawking's beautiful mind
By Phil Berardelli
Science & Technology Editor
Washington, DC, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- There are very few people on this

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Can someone tell me the difference between the Meade 4000 and 5000
series plossel lens. Is the 5000 worth the didderence?

There are strange points of light in the sky and the background colour
has changed from grey-orange to dark blue with a hint of orange. The
dots are too numerous and slow moving to be aircraft.
I intend to resurrect a device which has lain dormant for generations