2007-08-12 13:42:44 · 9 answers · asked by mercedees 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
No, just find a dark corner of the world, lay on your back and look up.
2007-08-12 13:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, telescopes have very small fields of view and unless a meteor streaks across that view you won't see it.
The best way to watch meteor showers is from a dark site (far from city lights). For the Perseids where the radiant is in the northern sky, you need to get north of any large city.
Get a lawn chair and a blanket, lie down and just watch the whole sky.
2007-08-12 21:28:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to be able to scan an appreciably large portion of the sky to be able to catch a view of all the meteors. That will be impossible with a telescope, or even binoculars.
In this one instance, your own eyes are your best tool.
2007-08-12 20:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by Boots McGraw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think u need one. theres a bunch of things talking about it and a bunch of people talking about it. whats the chance they all have a telescope?
2007-08-12 20:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They are best viewed without telescope, or even binoculars.
2007-08-12 20:55:05 · answer #5 · answered by edsu94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The naked eye is best. Just make sure you're away from light pollution. And be patient :)
2007-08-12 20:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by stonecold_brody 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heavens no!!! As a matter of fact, this celestial spectacular is best viewed with the naked eye! =)
2007-08-12 20:51:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no i don't
2007-08-12 20:48:47 · answer #8 · answered by lt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. NO. NO.
2007-08-12 20:48:09 · answer #9 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋