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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on November 11, 2009, 16:13

Title: You too can be Galileo
Post by: sam on November 11, 2009, 16:13

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/cosmicvariance/2009/11/11/you-too-can-be-galileo/

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Clive on November 11, 2009, 18:46

I don't want to be tortured by the Catholics Sam!   :bawl:

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Simon on November 11, 2009, 21:11

It certainly looks like it only costs $20.  :)

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: sam on November 11, 2009, 21:22

what to torture Clive?

oh the telescope - yeah they are pretty cool for $20 - can easily see the moons of Jupiter - as good as the £400 ones that you will find in argos.

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Simon on November 11, 2009, 21:29

You can get telescopes in Argos??   :woot:

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: sam on November 11, 2009, 21:42

oh yeah.

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Clive on November 11, 2009, 21:53

I notice it says "telescope kit".  Does that mean you have to grind the lens yourself?   ;D

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Simon on November 11, 2009, 22:13

It's bound to be self-assembly.  :laugh:

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Clive on November 11, 2009, 22:35

Yes. Flat pack.   ;D

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Simon on November 11, 2009, 22:36

 :laugh:

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: sam on November 11, 2009, 22:56

I know people who have them - all you have to do is put the lenses in the tube and push the bits together, its all pretty well thought through  - but you do get what you are willing to spend with these things. They'd be great for any budding youngster who's parents don't wanna waste a huge amount of cash on a scope - plus it doesn't have one of those stupid mounts - actually it might not come with one but I think it'll attach to a normal camera tripod.

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Clive on November 11, 2009, 23:00

Cool.  I've just bought something similar for my great nephew who is going on 5.  It should be OK for viewing the Moon and his neighbour's bedroom window.   ;D

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: sam on November 11, 2009, 23:03

Quote from: Clive on November 11, 2009, 23:00

Cool.  I've just bought something similar for my great nephew who is going on 5.  It should be OK for viewing the Moon and his neighbour's bedroom window.   ;D

and when he becomes a teenager the girl across the street.

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Clive on November 11, 2009, 23:13

Is this something else we have in common Sam?   ;D

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: sam on November 11, 2009, 23:20

Quote from: Clive on November 11, 2009, 23:13

Is this something else we have in common Sam?   ;D

 :beach:

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Simon on November 11, 2009, 23:21

Quote from: Clive on November 11, 2009, 23:13

Is this something else we have in common Sam?   ;D

Ah, now we're getting to the real reasons behind this astronomy sh*t!  :haha:

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Clive on November 11, 2009, 23:29

Damn!  Cover blown!   :blush:

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: sam on November 11, 2009, 23:32

Quote from: Clive on November 11, 2009, 23:29

Damn!  Cover blown!   :blush:

run Clive, run!!

Title: Re: You too can be Galileo
Post by: Simon on November 11, 2009, 23:57

 :)x