Grab a Bahtinov Focus-Mask for Your Time-Machine-to-the-Stars
Posted: October 16, 2010 Filed under: astroimaging cameras, astronomical eyepieces, Astronomical Societies, astronomy, astronomy equipment, Bahtinov focusing-mask, binoculars, entertainment, scientists, telescope accessories, telescopes | Tags: astronomers, astronomy, Bahtinov focusing-mask, Focus-Mask, focusing-masks for telescopes, Journey to the Beginning of Space and Time, telescopes, telescopic accessories, time machine to the stars 1 Comment »
A Bahtinov focusing-mask will save you time for other things
An essential focusing-tool for your “Journey to the Beginning of Space and Time”
Achieving perfect focus can be time-consuming and difficult without a focusing mask to help you
One of the toughest things to achieve when trying to take timeless pictures during your “Journey to the Beginning of Space and Time” will be getting a sharp focus on your time-machine-to-the-stars. Professional astronomers and amateur astronomers in-the-know will use a focusing-mask over the front of their time-machine-to-the-stars, rather than relying on trial and error to take pictures of unforgettable views during their trip to the stars. One of the best and easiest to use and setup face-masks on the market is the Bahtinov face-mask sold by Focus-Mask. Simply aim your time-machine-to-the-stars toward the star of your hearts desire, take a short 3 to 5 second exposure of your target, and then take a look at the three diffraction spikes on the Bahtinov face-mask. Adjust the focus on your time-machine-to-the-stars, take another 3 to 5 second exposure of your target, and once again examine the diffraction spikes. Continue this process until the middle diffraction spike lies directly between the other two spikes and you should be ready to take a shot of your hearts desire your kids will never forget.
Before you head out on the next leg of your “Journey to the Beginning of Space and Time” grab a Bahtinov face-mask, or another face-mask, and your view and astrophotography will improve significantly, and you’ll have more time for timeless views, rather than spending time trying to focus your time-machine-to-the-stars.
New Eyepieces on the Block
Posted: October 16, 2010 Filed under: astronomers, astronomical eyepieces, Astronomical Societies, astronomy, astronomy equipment, Explore Scientific, Explore Scientific 20mm 100 Series Nitrogen Purged Waterproof eyepiece, scientists, telescope accessories, telescopes | Tags: astronomers, astronomy, astronomy equipment, Explore Scientific 20mm 100 Series Nitrogen Purged Waterproof Eyepiece, eyepieces Leave a comment »
A rising star on the horizon of usable and reliable eyepieces
Explore the universe using a nitrogen-purged eyepiece
The 14mm, 9mm, and 20mm eyepieces
The right eyepiece for your time-machine-to-the-stars can make the difference between memorable views during your “Journey to the Beginning of Space and Time”, and less than perfect views due to the fact you don’t have the equipment that to view the universe. Explore Scientific is a new kid on the eyepiece manufacturing block, but the 20mm eyepiece of their 100 Series of eyepieces is quickly gaining fame for producing timeless views of space and time. Similar in many ways to Explore Scientific’s 9mm and 14mm offerings, the 20mm version of the 100 Series features enhanced optical coatings inside a barrel that has been purged with nitrogen and then sealed against the elements. A watertight barrel is a necessity when out in the wild as it will prevent fog from developing inside the barrel as the temperature goes down outside and consequently inside the barrel of the eyepiece. At the same time sealing the barrel against the elements keeps dust and fungus from contaminating the eyepiece and ruining your view of the universe.
