Huge telescope to Binoculars..

HarrisonLennon

Ok guys n gals,

I'm new to the cosmos. I'm slowly developing what feels like an addiction to the night sky. I've become hugely fascinated by science, on all levels.

So obviously I would love to get a great view of the sky. I'd imagine it'll be like the first time I scuba dived in tropical waters. It nearly brought me to tears. It was like I had access to a secret world. Seeing it for the first time...

So a couple of questions, is there somewhere in Dublin or Ireland were someone could buy a ticket, or book a viewing of a huge telescope. The type used by scientists.

And also, has anyone suggestions for a pair of binoculars to get me started, decent enough to see some great sites.

Rubecula

For starting out with binoculars you should be looking at 10 x 50's I think any higher magnification and you will need a tripod to hold them steady any less will be too small really. They are common enough but you get what you pay for generally.

Pat Dunne

HarrisonLennon wrote: »

is there somewhere in Dublin or Ireland were someone could buy a ticket, or book a viewing of a huge telescope. The type used by scientists.

You can check-out the following http://www.dias.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4027%3Aeducation-and-outreach&catid=128&Itemid=178&lang=en

HarrisonLennon

Pat Dunne wrote: »

You can check-out the following http://www.dias.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4027%3Aeducation-and-outreach&catid=128&Itemid=178&lang=en

Thanks lads..

I sent an email along Pat for one of the open nights! That would be a dream come true if I could look through a telescope there. Lets see..

Can you recommend a good book for starting out in Astronomy?

Tzetze

HarrisonLennon wrote: »

Can you recommend a good book for starting out in Astronomy?

Turn left at Orion