Bob Moler's Ephemeris Blog

Ephemeris for Friday, November 19th.*  The sun will rise at 7:44.  It’ll be up for 9 hours and 26 minutes, setting at 5:11.   The moon, 2 days before full, will set at 6:45 tomorrow morning.

We’ve been talking about telescopes this week.  So, where can you buy a good telescope?  A camera store or nature store may have someone knowledgeable about telescopes.  The Internet is also useful in learning about telescopes and directing you to reputable dealer.  Astronomy dot com is one site where you can learn about telescopes.  Astronomy and Sky and Telescope magazines, available at book stores, have information and ads for telescopes and accessories.  Generally, good telescopes may not be in-stock locally and have to be ordered.  What do I have?  Several binoculars, an eleven inch reflector on a Dobsonian mount, and an eight inch Schmidt Cassegrainian reflector which has Go-To tracking.  Remember telescopes are rated by their diameters.

* Times, as always are for the Traverse City/Interlochen area of Michigan.