| In today's modern hi-tech world, we are able to | | | | stargazing needs is incredible. The only thing |
| converse with people half way around the world | | | | better than viewing the universe through the |
| with a click of the computer mouse. The Internet | | | | online telescope images would be to have your |
| has opened up a whole new world of information | | | | own live online telescope. Unfortunately, this option |
| and communication. Well, the field of astronomy is | | | | would cost millions of dollars and, for most of us, |
| no exception and has ushered in a new way of | | | | exceed our stargazing budgets. |
| viewing the heavens - through an online telescope. | | | | Different Online Telescope Viewing Options |
| Online telescope viewing is relatively new, but can | | | | When you make your request to the |
| be a real benefit to those who do not own a | | | | observatory, you can ask that the online |
| telescope, or a telescope with photographic | | | | telescope be utilized in a few different ways: |
| capabilities, and have a real interest in stargazing. | | | | - Specify Certain Astronomical Coordinates |
| Through the comforts of our own homes, we | | | | The first viewing method will be specific to certain |
| can now capture, view and study images that are | | | | coordinates. The coordinates may correspond to |
| obtained through observatories of celestial bodies | | | | the position of a specific star, planet, solar |
| throughout the cosmos. The Internet has | | | | system, etc. If you are confused about the |
| provided us the opportunity to view new worlds | | | | specific coordinates to provide the online |
| beyond our own by accessing an online telescope. | | | | telescope observatory, catalogs are available of |
| How Does an Online Telescope Work? | | | | the celestial bodies and their respective locations. |
| The process of using an online telescope for | | | | - Request a Specific Planet, Star, or System |
| viewing the stars and planets is relatively easy | | | | Another method that might be slightly easier is to |
| once you understand what information is required. | | | | request a specific star or planet be photographed |
| You first will need to coordinate the viewing times | | | | by the online telescope. The observatory can also |
| and dates. Participating observatories will | | | | provide a more general image of larger areas of |
| coordinate your request, generally initiated through | | | | space. In addition, the participating observatory |
| an email from you, and schedule the event. You | | | | may grant requests for the use of different |
| should receive an email back from the | | | | colored filters for your images. |
| observatory confirming the subject sighting, date | | | | If you are an amateur astronomer and want to |
| and time. | | | | experience the power and quality of a multi-million |
| The online telescope camera will record the | | | | dollar piece of astronomy equipment, go to the |
| viewing of the requested location or object and | | | | Internet and search for 'online telescope' or |
| post them at a particular website address. You will | | | | 'camera online telescope'. There you will find |
| be notified via email of the location to view your | | | | participating observatories that are willing to open |
| pictures. Usually, you can just simply click on the | | | | up the universe to you through their telescope's |
| imbedded link in the email and you will be sent to | | | | exceptional images of the cosmos! |
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