Category Archives: telescopes & astronomy

What does this mean?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by filmcamera999

There is a place somewhere in Ireland, where on the nights between June 10th and 18th, the stars line up exactly in line with that walkway. What is the significance of that, I wonder? 😮

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The low down on telescopes, how they work and best ones to buy

Posted on May 24, 2013 by filmcamera999

Recently I added an extra page to this blog, a page about telescopes. This is an easy way to indulge myself into what has been my favourite hobby for as long as I can remember….in fact, as long as I’ve … Continue reading →

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Coming this week…types of telescope

Posted on May 20, 2013 by filmcamera999

Since my posting about telescopes here yesterday, a lot of readers want to get in on the action, but aren’t sure which type of telescopes they should get, and there are several types to choose from. So, this week, I … Continue reading →

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Anybody here who loves what I love?

Posted on May 19, 2013 by filmcamera999

What love is that? Telescopes…and astronomy is the answer. If you have a look at the top of this blog, you’ll see a new page, next to the “Very useful links” page. Rather than bore your guts out with even … Continue reading →