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July 13th 04, 04:43 AM
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Literature advice, please...
A short while ago, my lovely Mrs. purchased a Galileo, 4.5" telescope for
me. Unfortunately, as this was a QVC or HSN purchase, there was no included documentation...no sales/service staff to offer any assistance. I know little about telescoping. I don't even know much about the scope, eye-pieces, or platform that we currently own. I have managed to figure out some of the basics through trial and error, but I would like to become a more effective "gazer". I would appreciate any insights/advice on what literature...books, websites, journals...would be a good starting point for a neophyte such as I. Thank you to any who may offer me help. David 
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July 13th 04, 05:18 AM
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"David Pick" wrote in message
... A short while ago, my lovely Mrs. purchased a Galileo, 4.5" telescope for me. Unfortunately, as this was a QVC or HSN purchase, there was no included documentation...no sales/service staff to offer any assistance. I know little about telescoping. I don't even know much about the scope, eye-pieces, or platform that we currently own. I have managed to figure out some of the basics through trial and error, but I would like to become a more effective "gazer". I would appreciate any insights/advice on what literature...books, websites, journals...would be a good starting point for a neophyte such as I. Get the book "Nigh****ch" by Terence Dickinson. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...l/-/1552093026
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July 13th 04, 05:18 AM
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"David Pick" wrote in message
... A short while ago, my lovely Mrs. purchased a Galileo, 4.5" telescope for me. Unfortunately, as this was a QVC or HSN purchase, there was no included documentation...no sales/service staff to offer any assistance. I know little about telescoping. I don't even know much about the scope, eye-pieces, or platform that we currently own. I have managed to figure out some of the basics through trial and error, but I would like to become a more effective "gazer". I would appreciate any insights/advice on what literature...books, websites, journals...would be a good starting point for a neophyte such as I. Get the book "Nigh****ch" by Terence Dickinson. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...l/-/1552093026
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