New Telescope Dedication Part1

Hector J Robinson Observatory dedication of new equipment and setup. Grant provided by Toshiba was awarded to the Lincoln Park School system to restore the observatory providing new equipment. FAAC Ford Amateur Astronomy Club has provided great support and will continue to provide technical support for running the observatory for the local school system and community.

Here several FAAC club members surround the observatory with telescopes many which are setup to do solar viewing. For an guy who likes astronomy it's like being in telescope gadget heaven. Just hanging out, talking to many there and discussing their various setups. Being a old guy who was once a kid involved in this observatory 32 years ago, while in the LP Astronomy club which was in old Huff Jr. High, this was a very exciting day.

I've seen many sights through the old telescope which is now removed and will be in the LP Museum. The new telescope will provide so much more flexibility and having the FAAC club involved is a huge advantage for those in school interested in checking out the observatory and learning a bit about astronomy or science.

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[firecatgreg]

Further comments about magnification.

The focal length of the mirror for example if a mirror had a 50 inch focal length is divided by the focal length of the eyepiece. For example a 1 inch focal length eyepiece. 50/1 would be 50 power. If the focal length of the mirror was 50 inches and the eyepiece 1/2 inch, 50/.5 would equal 100 power.

Eyepieces and focal lengths are not usually referred to in "inches" but millimeters. For example a 1300mm primary focal length and a 20mm eyepiece.

[firecatgreg]

Apologies for some of the wind noise. I forgot to use my wind sock mic.

There is one minor technical flaw in her comments. The cone of light doesn't come to a point at the secondary mirror but rather will be almost as wide as the secondary small mirror near the eyepiece. The point of light, or focal length is actually outside where your eye would be. The eyepiece focal length does determine how much magnification exists. So most of her comments are correct.

[ama00010]

where is this? US or Australia?