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Topic: Automated refractor


In the News (Mon 28 May 12)

  
  Telescope - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1.02-meter Yerkes Telescope (in Wisconsin) is the largest aimable refracting telescope in use.
The 0.76-meter Nice refractor (in France) that became operational in 1888 was at that time the world's largest refractor.
It was exceeded in size one year later by the 0.91-meter refractor at the Lick Observatory.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Telescope   (2027 words)

  
 Articles - Telescope   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
* The 0.76 m Nice refractor (in France) that became operational in 1888 was at that time the world´s largest telescope.
It was exceeded in size one year later by the 0.91 m refractor at the Lick Observatory.
* The largest refractor ever constructed was French.
www.newmirror.com /articles/Telescope   (2138 words)

  
 Planetarium Links Page
The center is home to two historical telescopes; "Leah" an 8" Alvin Clark refractor acquired in 1883 by Anthony Chabot.
Hallstrom Planetarium The Hallstrom Planetarium is located on the Indian River Community College, at the main campus in Ft. Pierce, Fl.
The Planetarium uses a Spitz automated star projector.
astronomywebguide.com /links_planetariums.html   (3412 words)

  
 Mike Boschat's Astronomy Page
Not shown in the photo are my BPU 10x50 binoculars, Tento 20x60 binocular, Berkyum 10x46 monocular, 12x40 - 20x60 interchanagable monocular and 2 Tourist 10x to 50x by 60mm spotting scopes.
In 1983 I received from the Soviet Union the 8cm, f/10, 800mm focal length refractor click here sent as a gift by the amateurs there for my cooperation,observations and long time friendship.
I also have a 11cm (4.3"),1000mm focal length, f/9.5 Antares refractor with a Baader Contrast Booster Filter.
www.chebucto.ns.ca /~aa063   (1208 words)

  
 Telescope HQ - Used Telescope
Guide Star is used with a telescope to aid astrophotography and CCD
Guide Star can be used with most any telescope (Refractor, Newtonian, Reflector or Cassegrain).
The scope is at the NF/ Ranch has an automated 17.5 inch telescope housed in a movable dome(right).
www.telescopehq.com /usedtelescope   (782 words)

  
 Brooke's Astronomy page
Global Network of Astronomical Telescopes (GNAT) - These folks are interested in creating a network of identical (thus easily group-maintained) small automated telescopes - Standardized Design Parameters for a NGT One Meter Telescope -1/2 meter by SciTech Astronomical Research - 1 meter GNAT -
The PIXY System is an automated astronomical image examination system developed by Seiichi Yoshida, used in the course of new object survey of the MISAO Project.
It automatically detects all stars from an image, collates them with star data recorded in catalogs, and finds new objects or variable stars.
www.pacificsites.com /~brooke/Astro.shtml   (5621 words)

  
 Computer Operated Telescopes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Hugh Masterson's motorized 220mm + CCD camera, altitude drive detail, and image of
twin Spanish automated 16" Schmidt cameras, graphic by Jaime Nomen,
Jerry Pinter's 13 inch motorized dob construction notes plus astrophotos and CCD images taken through the scope
www.bbastrodesigns.com /cot/cot.html   (1351 words)

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