8D70.20 Model of Mt. Palomar Telescope

Show students an example of a famous relector telescope that is so large the user rides inside the telescope.

Setup Requirements: Off The Shelf 

Equations: None

8D70.21 Refractor Type Telescope

Show students an example of a telescope similar to that used by Galileo which uses a large lens to collect light.

Setup Requirements: Request this telescope at least 1 working day ahead of time.

Equations: None 

Safety Issues: You will need to move scope around while moving to classroom to avoid hitting doors, walls,etc.

8D70.23  Reflector (Newtonian)

Show a Newtonian type telescope with a Dobsonian type alt-azimuth mount.

Setup Requirements: Request this telescope at least 1 working day ahead of time.

Equations: None 

Safety Issues: Hold using handle when moving. Do not hold eyepiece or finder scope when moving. Use cart to move telescope to classroom.

8D70.24 Schmidt-Cassegrain Reflector

Show Schmidt-Cassegrain type of reflector.

Setup Requirements: Now available in the demonstration stock room (239).

Equations: None

Safety Issues: Use handle to hold scope when moving short distances. Do not hold eyepiece or finder scope when moving. Use cart to move telescope to classroom.