binoculars question
binoculars question
Hi everybody, i am a new member here and also new to this hobby. I have 10x50 binoculars and wanted to know what object in singapore sky can be seen using 10x50 binoculars. I try to see stars but can only spot two with the binoculars furthermore, the image is also quite blur. So what can i also do to be able to view more stars. Thankyou for all the help given
new to hobby >.<
i shall assume that u know nothing about astro for a start. first of all, start off without a pair of binos. grab a planisphere/star chart and try to recognise a few of the constellations. the easier ones would be scorpius and saggitarus for this period. both are located in the southern skies.
once u have figure out how to recognise a few simple constellations, figure out how to use ur pair of binos. the first step would be properly focusing the binoculars. try to point at a brighter star, close ur right eye and focus with ur left eyes till the star appears sharp. after u have done ur left eye, do that with ur right eye. now open both eyes, adjust the binos till ur eyes merge the image, normally this means that u will only see one big circle instead of 2 different circles.
now that u have roughly figure out how to use the binos, look at a decent star chart and look at the scorpius area. at the tail of scorpius, there are 2 open clusters, one of them is m7. try pointing ur bino to the tail of scorpius and slowly move towards m7. it should appear as a very large cluster of stars, thru the bino it will appear that some are infront and some are behind, which is often wat we call the 3d effect.
continue working on other deep skies objects like m6, m8, ngc 6231, etc etc.
~MooEy~
i shall assume that u know nothing about astro for a start. first of all, start off without a pair of binos. grab a planisphere/star chart and try to recognise a few of the constellations. the easier ones would be scorpius and saggitarus for this period. both are located in the southern skies.
once u have figure out how to recognise a few simple constellations, figure out how to use ur pair of binos. the first step would be properly focusing the binoculars. try to point at a brighter star, close ur right eye and focus with ur left eyes till the star appears sharp. after u have done ur left eye, do that with ur right eye. now open both eyes, adjust the binos till ur eyes merge the image, normally this means that u will only see one big circle instead of 2 different circles.
now that u have roughly figure out how to use the binos, look at a decent star chart and look at the scorpius area. at the tail of scorpius, there are 2 open clusters, one of them is m7. try pointing ur bino to the tail of scorpius and slowly move towards m7. it should appear as a very large cluster of stars, thru the bino it will appear that some are infront and some are behind, which is often wat we call the 3d effect.
continue working on other deep skies objects like m6, m8, ngc 6231, etc etc.
~MooEy~
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Hi,
Welcome to SingAstro!!!!
If you like LIY (Learn It Yourself), go library and find those books that teach you about basic of Astronomy and constellations (find those got star chart in it), such as Stars and Planets & etc. The book should tell you which constellation is visible on which month, where and when to look for them.
Anyway, the best and fastest way is to find some Astronomy "old bird" to show you the way... or join those astro club (poly or jc) observation session and ask them to show you the way...
Have a nice day.
Welcome to SingAstro!!!!
If you like LIY (Learn It Yourself), go library and find those books that teach you about basic of Astronomy and constellations (find those got star chart in it), such as Stars and Planets & etc. The book should tell you which constellation is visible on which month, where and when to look for them.
Anyway, the best and fastest way is to find some Astronomy "old bird" to show you the way... or join those astro club (poly or jc) observation session and ask them to show you the way...
Have a nice day.
Yang Weixing
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check out these books.. theyre pretty good..
1. Exploring the night sky with binoculars - Patrick Moore
2. Star Watch - Philip Harrington
Also check out Sky and Telescope in the magazine section... if ur lucky ul be able to find good issues...
I also like "Turn Left at Orion"
All available from the library.. have fun!!
1. Exploring the night sky with binoculars - Patrick Moore
2. Star Watch - Philip Harrington
Also check out Sky and Telescope in the magazine section... if ur lucky ul be able to find good issues...
I also like "Turn Left at Orion"
All available from the library.. have fun!!
Hi, I am a newbie myself. I found this website,
http//www.heavens-above.com/
and once you have registered (free) and stated your location (S'pore), there is a 'whole sky chart' under astronomy that shows what stars should be visible at that particular time. You can play with the time on the bottom of the page and see which planets or constellation is visible 3-4 hours later.
Happy viewing!!
Siah Heng
(still wishing for clear skies
)
http//www.heavens-above.com/
and once you have registered (free) and stated your location (S'pore), there is a 'whole sky chart' under astronomy that shows what stars should be visible at that particular time. You can play with the time on the bottom of the page and see which planets or constellation is visible 3-4 hours later.
Happy viewing!!
Siah Heng
(still wishing for clear skies
)Hello,
For your problem of the blurry image, try seeing objects in daylight before using the pair of binoculars at night. Perhaps you might need to adjust the focus to suit your eyes better; the knob is usually between the two "barrels".
As for targets, there are many. You could try globular clusters, such as M15 in Pegasus. The best option currently for September is to wake up at about 5 am in the mornng. Look eastwards for the bright winter stars. Orion Nebula (M42 and M43), Pleiades (M45) in Taurus with its sister cluster Hyades are all very good targets. Later you may like to progress to the Double Cluster in Perseus as well.
Try keeping a logbook of your astronomical observations even through the binoculars; it will enhance the quality of your observation sessions and gives you a sense of satisfaction as well.
All the best in your future sky endeavours!
Have a nice day
Omega Centauri
For your problem of the blurry image, try seeing objects in daylight before using the pair of binoculars at night. Perhaps you might need to adjust the focus to suit your eyes better; the knob is usually between the two "barrels".
As for targets, there are many
. You could try globular clusters, such as M15 in Pegasus. The best option currently for September is to wake up at about 5 am in the mornng. Look eastwards for the bright winter stars. Orion Nebula (M42 and M43), Pleiades (M45) in Taurus with its sister cluster Hyades are all very good targets. Later you may like to progress to the Double Cluster in Perseus as well.Try keeping a logbook of your astronomical observations even through the binoculars; it will enhance the quality of your observation sessions and gives you a sense of satisfaction as well.
All the best in your future sky endeavours!
Have a nice day
Omega Centauri
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Hi.. you can check this website...
http://skyandtelescope.com/observing/sk ... 1220_1.asp#
The starchart can be adjusted for location in Singapore and the time. You can also print out the star chart. One suggestion is to find the brightest star first. If you recognise the bright stars, it can help you to find out the constellations by finding the stars that are near to the bright stars. Also, you need to go to a dark place...best if no lights at all.
http://skyandtelescope.com/observing/sk ... 1220_1.asp#
The starchart can be adjusted for location in Singapore and the time. You can also print out the star chart. One suggestion is to find the brightest star first. If you recognise the bright stars, it can help you to find out the constellations by finding the stars that are near to the bright stars. Also, you need to go to a dark place...best if no lights at all.
AstroDuck
there's this book called "skywatching" by david levy for sale at borders. $12 i think. alternatively, just go to any of the library and borrow a few books.
for observation sessions, i think it would be easier if u can tell us where u live. for the west side, it's mostly tuas sessions held by david lian. the east side is usually held by weixing at either tampines or changi.
~MooEy~
for observation sessions, i think it would be easier if u can tell us where u live. for the west side, it's mostly tuas sessions held by david lian. the east side is usually held by weixing at either tampines or changi.
~MooEy~