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I. Useful Accessories:
- Star Maps/Software/Books
- Red lights
- Green Lasers (532nm), at least 5mW
- Notepad and Pencil/Pen
II. Telescope Accessories:
- Cases
- Eyepieces/Eyepiece Filters
- Optic Cleaning Kit
- Tripod Identification Lights
- Power Supply
III. How to prepare for a Star Party
- Determine Location, Time, and Weather
- Google Maps
- Weather.com or Wunderground.com
- Proper Clothing and Snacks
- Dress for Evening Weather
- Snacks and Water
- Gather Astronomy Supplies
- Useful Accessories
- Telescope Accessories
- Telescope
- Double Check and Depart
- It's better to arrive early
Refracting Telescope
Reflecting Telescope
Catadioptric Telescope
Telescope Types:
Refracting Telescopes:
Pros:
- Ideal for moon, planets, and stars
- Good for distant terrestrial viewing
- Require little or no maintenance
- Classic telescope design
Reflecting Telescopes:
Pros:
- Least expensive per inch of aperture
- Large apertures for deep-sky viewing
- Reasonably compact and portable
- Delivers very bright images
Catadioptric Telescopes:
Pros:
- Easy to use, compact, and portable
- Excellent optics provide sharp images
- Great for astrophotography
- Best all-purpose telescope design
Cons:
- Most expensive per inch of aperture
- Cost/bulk factors limit maximum size
- Less suited for faint, deep-sky objects
Cons:
- Not well suited for terrestrial viewing
- Slight light loss due to mirror system
- May need simple mirror alignment
Cons:
- Most expensive telescope type
- Slight light loss due to mirror system
- Somewhat unusual appearance
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