How to choose the right telescope eyepiece, Monday 2 June, 6:30pm

Presented by Don Whiteman at Sydney Observatory

Choosing the right eyepiece for your telescope doesn't always mean the most powerful, which is what many people think. In my talk I will look at all the consideration when choosing the right eyepiece for observing different objects in the night sky so as to enhance your viewing experience.

Bio

I have worked as a telescope technician for over 35 years, at Celestron and Meade in the US and at Bintel in Sydney and Melbourne. I have designed and built telescopes for myself, amateur astronomers, as well as specialised telescope used in research and military facilities. I am currently building a 35cm custom design scope for myself. In my career I have written and had published 50 plus articles on telescope design, eyepieces and filter as well as many observing articles.

Image above: Don Whiteman with one of his telescopes, courtesy D. Whiteman.

Details

This presentation was in person at Sydney Observatory located at 1003 Upper Fort Street, Observatory Hill, and also delivered by Zoom. Members are encouraged to attend on-site and are also encouraged to bring their own telescopes or eyepieces along. If the night is clear we will aim to do some telescope viewing. Notices and a short presentation by members are delivered before or after the keynote depending on circumstances.