[pasmembers] Re: Bookmans Interview Question #7
- From: LPhxAZ <lphxaz@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pasmembers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:03:51 -0700
1. get a good book on astronomy. "Nightwatch" by Terence Dickinson is my
favorite. Also "40 Nights to Knowing the Sky" by Fred Schaaf, and
"Skywatching" by David Levy. all are available at the public library.
2. use binoculars - any pair that you happen to have around the house will do
for starters. if you don't already have binoculars and want to get some that
are good for astronomy, look for a good 10x50 one. camera stores are a good
place to buy them. (the salesperson in dept stores might not be as
knowledgeable about the quality of the binoculars.)
3. use sky charts to learn the constellations. you can download one for free
from the website of Sky & Telescope (www.skyandtelescope.com) or from the PAS
website (http://www.pasaz.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=76)
4. view the Astronomy Picture of the Day (www.apod.com) and while you're there,
browse some past ones too! each picture has an expert description of what you
are seeing, and links to further information.
----- Original Message -----
From: Terri
To: List Serve
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:48 PM
Subject: [pasmembers] Bookmans Interview Question #7
Question #7:
What do you suggest to folks who can’t afford or don’t have access to a
telescope?
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see them, but you always know they are there.
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