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When and where to observe:
Before you head out in the dark be sure to have
everything you will need.
#Plan for what to observe
#Know where objects are in the sky
#Tripod and Mount
#Black accessory bag and binocular
#Table
#Be sure weather conditions are suitable
Note: Please do not use SVO equipment in rain,
snow or windy conditions
When:
Observing bright objects like planets and
stars can be done on any clear evening. But if
you want to observe star clusters, galaxies, or
other deep-sky objects, selecting a night with no
moon is essential.
Atmospheric conditions also vary significantly
from night to night. “
Seeing
” refers to the
steadiness of the Earth’s atmosphere at a given
time. In conditions of poor seeing, atmospheric
turbulence causes objects viewed through the
telescope to “boil.” When seeing is good, star
twinkling is minimal and images appear steady in
the eyepiece. Seeing is always best directly
overhead, and worst at the horizon.
