Sep 28, 2023 · I use a 90-mm refractor telescope (since 1991) and an Orion XT10i mounted on a dobsonian (since 2018). Easy to compare the views The 10-inch Newtonian reflector shows brighter images and fainter targets than my 90-mm refractor telescope and I see more moons at Saturn in the 10-inch vs. 90-mm refractor.

Sep 26, 2022 · In a recent pre-launch video that explained the detail of the Artemis mission, I found a hidden code in the Orion module parachute. When decoded it reads “Eiffel Tower” - this is a nod to the ESA who is a significant contributor to NASA’s Moon mission.

Sep 17, 2021 · What would you suggest buying for 1st time novice beginner ? Orion ST80 ( telescope ) or Celestron Skymaster 25x100 ( binoculars ) ?? Which will give better coverage for sky, better & further images clear bigger images. I heard it …

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Mar 20, 2024 · I found a used Orion Min-EQ. Any suggestions on what is the largest/proper telescope that can be mounted on it? New to telescopes and astronomy. Mahalo for your help Dexter

Mar 6, 2022 · "Where can we see the birth of stars?" A good question in my thinking is asked here. My answer, the most common locations are giant molecular gas clouds like M42 in Orion are tossed around in the literature and reports. However, *see* is the problem. No astronomers observe or *see* a gas cloud contradict into a ZAMS plot on the H-R diagram.

Jan 19, 2024 · NASA's Artemis program incorporates spacecraft like Orion for crew transportation and re-entry, Gateway for lunar orbit research and staging, and Capstone for technology demonstrations. This approach leverages international collaboration, accommodates varying mission objectives, and considers development timelines and progress.

Dec 21, 2020 · Also noticed Orion has a 2X Barlow lens> sorta' a supercharger for amplyfying the IMAGE U will observe from your basic F/4 telescope> F/4 means Focal length is 4 times C.A. or only 18" to keep scope length short b/c the image produced by the primary has to be in a position where your eyepiece can observe it> The MSS had a 4 foot (48") focal ...

Sep 13, 2021 · Terra Australis, the question was asked *Are new stars being born...* Cosmology and astronomy today is committed to the BB model so the answer must be *yes* New stars form all the time because of gas clouds and gravitational potential energy in the gas clouds (M42 in Orion is an example). According to the BB model, cosmic high noon star ...

Jul 30, 2020 · Those poor astronauts who trained on Orion so many years ago must be getting tired of waiting to launch. I don't read much about them.