Measurement of double stars
John outlines how amateurs’ observations can be undertaken and the importance of this work
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Observing the Sun
Advice on how to observe the Sun
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Focusing by diffraction
A simple, low cost, yet highly effective method for achieving accurate focus of a telescope
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Observing and Drawing the Night Sky
Like to know more about how make an observational Sketch: Read on
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Robotic telescope astronomy – what’s it all about?
Damian Peach gives an overview of some of the benefits of robot astronomy and remote imaging
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Atmospheric dispersion and its effect on high resolution imaging
Damian Peach discusses the impact atmospheric dispersion can have on planetary imaging and strategies to compensate for it
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Binoculars for the travelling astronomer
Stewart Moore looks at the parameters that should be considered when choosing binoculars for astronomy.
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