We present a round-up of some the essentials needed to get the most out of stargazing, from naked eye observing to binocular astronomy and some thoughts about your first telescope. So all you need to add is a clear night! Scroll down for index and links to products.
00:48 - RED flashlight or torch: Beware, most are vastly too bright for astronomy. Our favourite red torch, (branded Celestron or SkyWatcher) has switchable red and white light LEDs and has adjustable brightness:
To purchase on Amazon.com
RED flashlight: amzn.to/3sRKSaD
To purchase in the UK
RED torch: amzn.to/39ffNFS
01:20 - The Planisphere (Branded Firefly in the USA and Philip's in the UK):
To purchase on Amazon.com
The Planisphere Firefly: amzn.to/36aQjb3
To purchase on Amazon.co.uk
The Planisphere Philip's: amzn.to/3sSXsGM
03:13 - The Night Sky Atlas. This is getting hard to find now so we have suggested two good alternatives, A. The Cambridge Star Atlas by Wil Tirion and B. The Stargazer's Handbook: An Atlas of the Night Sky by Giles Sparrow:
To purchase on Amazon.com
A. amzn.to/399zwXI
B. amzn.to/3689Loy
To purchase on Amazon.co.uk
B. amzn.to/3pcZb7m
04:34 - 10x50 astronomy binocular. Any binocular you have with 42mm or larger lenses and a magnification no lower than 6x and no higher than 12x will be useful. We've suggested a couple here, the Bresser model we showed plus two Celestron models (the 7x50 is good for children as young as 7yo). Don't be put off by the low prices; they are all good and will be a great introduction to binocular astronomy. Our advice is to spend more only when you're sure about where you want to go in the hobby:
To purchase on Amazon.com
Celestron 10x50. amzn.to/2KJbBF3
Celestron 7x50. amzn.to/3obj3Xb
To purchase on Amazon.co.uk
Bresser 10x50. amzn.to/2KIlcvQ
Celestron 10x50. amzn.to/3pdRSMF
Celestron 7x50. amzn.to/2MhUjzi
05:14 - Stargazing with Binoculars. This title is getting hard to find so we have suggested good alternatives.
To purchase on Amazon.com
amzn.to/3qL33wO
Please note: we are not familiar with the Kindle version of this title, and as such, it may not be suitable for field use.
To purchase on Amazon.co.uk
Binocular Stargazing. amzn.to/39eGdHY
Please see note re: Kindle above.
05:51 - Telescopes (models shown 114mm reflector and Computerized GoTo telescope)
To purchase on Amazon.com
Zhumell 114 telescope: amzn.to/3BEY32w
Celestron 114 computerized GoTo telescope: amzn.to/3ayRNxo
To purchase on Amazon.co.uk
SkyWatcher Skyhawk 114 telescope: amzn.to/3AzYSZo
SkyWatcher Synscan computerised GoTo telescope: amzn.to/3FGIWIs
07:02 - Stargazing with a Telescope. This title too is getting hard to find since we published this video, so we have suggested good alternatives.
To purchase on Amazon.com
amzn.to/39cZjhG
Turn left at Orion. amzn.to/2NAXtit
To purchase on Amazon.co.uk
Turn left at Orion. amzn.to/3pg7NtV
00:00 Hello
00:17 The enduring appeal of stargazing
00:48 Red LED flashlight
01:20 The Planisphere starfinder
02:27 Astro apps - useful up to a point - but at the risk of your night-vision!
03:13 A good Star Atlas
04:34 Astronomy Binoculars
05:14 Binocular astronomy guide book
05:51 Telescopes
06:11 SkyWatcher Skyhawk 114 telescope
06:31 SkyWatcher Synscan GoTo telescope
07:02 Stargazing with a Telescope guide book
07:40 Goodbye, and don't forget to subscribe
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Presented by Robert J Dalby for Astronomy and Nature TV Produced by DB Video Services for Astronomy and Nature TV
29 июл 2024
