Naked-Eye v Binoculars v Telescopes

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In viewing between method
Naked-Eye v Binoculars v Telescopes
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The simple chart below illustrates the differences in viewing between method;

Naked-Eye
3 or 4 planets
2 or 3 galaxies
few double clusters
few nebulae
planet as points
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Milky-Way as hazy band
biggest Moon’s features
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Binoculars
5 or 6 planets
several galaxies
dozens of double clusters
several nebulae
several planets as disks, moons of Jupiter
star clouds in Milky-Way
hundreds of Moon’s features
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Telescopes
7 planets + Pluto, asteroids
hundreds of galaxies
hundreds of double clusters
dozens of nebulae
moons of several planets / details of planets
more star clouds in Milky-Way
thousands of Moon’s features / details of features
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Go to other pages:
- Newcomers
…….– How can I start in astronomy?
…….– Getting to know the night sky.
…….– Preparing for your night observing.
o - Your First Night Sky (beginners)
…….– Recommend to be first recognisable pattern in your night sky – The Plough.
…….– How to find True North without a compass?
…….– Recognising Pattens by the brightest stars.
o - Derekscope’s Basic Information
…….– In viewing between methods – Naked-Eye/Binoculars/Telescopes
…….– Choosing which binocular to buy?
…….– Choosing which telescope to buy?
…….– Types of telescopes (Refractor / Reflector / Cassegrains)
…….– Before you buy eyepieces.
…….– How to read a telescope magnification?
o - Derekscope’s Observing the Deep Sky
…….– Dark Adaptation, your eyes need!
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