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| Equipment - Telescopes - Part 2 |
| There are three telescopes that may be set up outside the main observatory: the Meade 16", the 6" Dobsonian, and the 3" Refractor. Level 0 Training is required to operate any of these telescopes. |
| Meade 16" Telescope | ||
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The Meade 16" Dobsonian is a f/4.5 Newtonian style telescope, made by Meade, on a Dobsonian mount donated by an amateur astronomer. Accessories are two eyepieces, a Telrad, and a finderscope. |
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| 6" Dobsonian Telescope | ||
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This is a 6" f/10 Newtonian reflector style telescope on a Dobsonian mount. Two eyepieces, 12.5 mm and 25 mm, are available. |
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| A 3" Refractor Telescope | ||
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This is a 3" f/14 refractor style telescope, on an equatorial mount, and is equipped with motor drive and manual slow motion controls. Two eyepieces, 12.5 mm and 25 mm, are available. |
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Last Modified: May 30, 2002 |