lprellwitz
Pre-takeoff checklist
For a while, I've toyed with the idea of getting into astronomy as a hobby. I'm just starting to learn more, and have yet to purchase a telescope; research on that topic continues.
I would like to purchase a scope that is somewhat portable, so I can occasionally take it out to sites with less light pollution than what we have here.
Idealy, I'd like one portable enough that it can accompany me on some cross country trips in the 182......
I've found some models that will meet the portability requirement quite nicely. However, my question concerns vibrations. From what I've gathered so far, the mirrors in telescopes need to be adjusted/'tuned' from time to time, particularly when they've been subjected to considerable amounts of vibration. Doesn't sound like a particularly onerous process, but I gather that this isn't something that's done frequently.
Guess I'm trying to find out if the vibrations generated from being carried about in a small plane will result in my having to adjust and align these mirrors much more often than they should be; don't want to spend lots of $$$ on a beautiful piece of equipment that won't be able to stand up to the travel requirements. Any insights/experience welcome....
Thanks, Leslie
I would like to purchase a scope that is somewhat portable, so I can occasionally take it out to sites with less light pollution than what we have here.
Idealy, I'd like one portable enough that it can accompany me on some cross country trips in the 182......
I've found some models that will meet the portability requirement quite nicely. However, my question concerns vibrations. From what I've gathered so far, the mirrors in telescopes need to be adjusted/'tuned' from time to time, particularly when they've been subjected to considerable amounts of vibration. Doesn't sound like a particularly onerous process, but I gather that this isn't something that's done frequently.
Guess I'm trying to find out if the vibrations generated from being carried about in a small plane will result in my having to adjust and align these mirrors much more often than they should be; don't want to spend lots of $$$ on a beautiful piece of equipment that won't be able to stand up to the travel requirements. Any insights/experience welcome....
Thanks, Leslie