My name is Sara Freeman, I live in Gingin WA Perth Australia on my aunty and uncles farm. I am very new to this astronomy stuff but have gotten very much excited now my telescope is up and running. I am using the following:
TAL-2 Newtonian Reflector Telescope
Aperture, mm150
Focal length, mm1200
Focal ratio1:8
Resolving power0.76"
Limiting visual magnitude13m
Magnification, min28x
Magnification, max315x
Optical scheme Newtonian
Angular visual field, max1°12'
Angular visual field, min10'
Minimum observing distance, m440
Range of slow-motion control on the axes within±4°
Latitude range of mounting0...70°
Magnification of the finderscope8x
Angular field of finderscope7°
Voltage of the supplying mains, V220 (110) ±10%
Current frequency, Hz50 (60)
Output voltage of the supply unit, V12±10%
Dimensions, mm1160x915x1700
Dimensions of the plywood case, mm1290x440x280 and 480x480x220
Weight of the telescope, kg40
Weight of the telescope packed, kg65
I also Been using a AIPTek Camcorder which I use to take photos of the lunar surface. I have a astrocam arriving from the states for my telescope so i think would be better. A fellow astronomer has invested in helping me get up and running and I wanted to thank him and his wife for supporting me in getting this far.
I have also started a Astronomy DIY Project. I have taken an old horse trailer and am renovating it into a observatory.
Also have planned a StarParty for the 18th of July (weather Permitting)
But all of this and the guidence and advice was only made possiable by my Benefactors and you guys here. You all have been extremely helpful and friendly to me thank you
Good on ya Sara, I reckon you will be hooked for life, and enjoy every moment of it.
Great set up you have, one of those was my very first scopes as well.
Hi there Sara and welcome , I am in Rockingham.
Are you the person who contacted Simmo on a star party? , we are planning one soon , don't be shy to PM me on this .
Nice scope you have there by the way.
Brian.
Awesome Site Guys
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