Here are some things I can show you:

The night sky is a truly wonderful place - full of interesting things to observe. Of course, professional telescopes operated by the major observatories and universities can see objects that no small telescope can see, but this will not in any way reduce your enjoyment.

Planets

Our solar system consists of 8 planets orbiting our sun. Pluto is no longer classified as a planet, but some astonomers believe there may be more yet to be discovered.

You can see all 8 planets with a good telescope like me (HUGO). You will get really good images of Mars, Venus and Saturn

 

Comets

Comets are among the most exciting objects in the sky

Pictures courtesy of Bill Arnett

Nearly 900 comets are known and of these, nearly 200 are called "periodic" meaning they orbit in under 200 years. Astronomers can predict when comets will be visible on Earth, so be ready. Also, new comets are being discovered - many by amateur astronomers. Maybe you will find a new comet and have it named after you

 

Be the first at your school to spot an alien creature from outer space
(just kidding)

 


Here are some great websites to help you extend your knowledge of our solar system - just click on an image

NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN without a special sun-filter

Light conditions

Sometimes, the image will be poor, even though your adjustments are correct. Your best results will occur on still, cold, clear nights. Things that can spoil the image include:

"Ambient" light - where there is just too much light in your surroundings. (See "cool stuff" on how to make a "truss tube"
Smoke from fires
Heat haze
Storms & strong winds in the upper atmosphere

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