Telescopes and stargazing
2006-12-04 07:20:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes, I am.
I love learning about the planets and solar systems.
And wondering how big our universe is and possible life forms.
2006-12-04 07:22:43 · answer #1 · answered by Cuddly Lez 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A telescope (from the Greek tele = 'far' and skopein = 'to look or see'; teleskopos = 'far-seeing') is an instrument designed for the observation of remote objects. The term usually refers to optical telescopes, but there are telescopes for most of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation and for other signal types.
An optical telescope gathers and focuses visible light and other electromagnetic radiation. Telescopes increase the apparent angular size of distant objects, as well as their apparent brightness. Telescopes work by employing one or more curved optical elements - lenses or mirrors - to gather light or other electromagnetic radiation and bring that light or radiation to a focus, where the image can be observed, photographed or studied. Optical telescopes are used for astronomy and in many non-astronomical instruments including theodolites, transits, spotting scopes, monoculars, binoculars, camera lenses and spyglasses.
--> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telescope
Stargazing
--> http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/stargazing.php
2006-12-04 15:23:10 · answer #2 · answered by DanE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love astronomy.I love to pass my time at night staring at the stars.Unfortunately i dont have a telescope,although i make some use of my binoculars.I sometimes even dream of going to the moon on a holiday.Wouldnt it be great if u could experience flying?
2006-12-04 20:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by Shaniqua 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i lov astronomy! my parents think i'm kind of stupid just gazing up at the night sky and everything. they also find buying a good telescope is expensive so i can't even look at the stars and planets up close.
my sis on the other hand finds me creepy, gazing up and pointng out constellations to her. anyways, they're ppl of the earth. we stargazers need to stand up for each other.
2006-12-04 16:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by amandac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love it, i took the class and i was a guide for astronomy night for three years. I could gaze at the stars all night long, i want one of the really kick assssssssss telescopes.
2006-12-04 15:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by thesunnshynne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caution, they may get you for chatting
2006-12-04 15:24:51 · answer #6 · answered by duster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE IT.
2006-12-05 23:10:11 · answer #7 · answered by silverwater92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋