Telescope Guy
Stargazing and Informative Talks
Telescope Guy
Stargazing and Informative Talks
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Telescope Guy Activities
- Stargazing: Both night and day.
- Informative Talks: PowerPoint presentations on the planets, black holes, constellations and much more.
- Private Parties: Tailor made to your interests.
- Astrophotography: Primarily using the ZWO Seestar S50 & ASI662MC.
- Meteorite Samples: Including pieces of the Moon & Mars!
- Radio Astronomy: Exploring the radio universe.
What Others are Saying
- We came across him on our walk with our dogs and he showed all of us the most incredible sights! My grandsons and adult children were all enthralled. What a magical experience. Thank you.
- OH WOW!
Meteorite Collection
- I have samples of actual meteorites that have fallen to Earth, including from the Moon and Mars! Kids and adults alike enjoy the opportunity to see and hold these items. Contact me if you are interested in a showing. Truly, you do not need to go to the Moon, let the Moon come to you!
Viewing Equipment
- Telescopes: ZWO FF80 APO quadruplet, Lunt 40mm Ha.
- Photography: ZWO Seestar S50 & ASI662MC.
- Radio Astronomy: Itty Bitty, meteor detection, SuperSID, hydrogen 21 cm Line.
- Eyepieces: Tele Vue.
- Tripod/Mounts: ZWO AM3 Equatorial, Alt/Az manual
- Binoculars: Various makes and models.
Recommendations
GETTING STARTED
- Book - 50 Things to See With a Small Telescope
- Binoculars - Cometron 7x50
- Smart Telescope - ZWO SeeStar S50
- Telescope - See EQUIPMENT PURCHASES below
- Astronomy App - Stellarium, but there are many good ones.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
- Bob Grossfeld at oregonastronomy.com
PEOPLE AND PLACES
- Oregon Observatory at Sunriver, snco.org
- Worthy Brewing Hopservatory, Hopservatory
- Pine Mountain Observatory, pmo.uoregon.edu
- Bend Astronomy Club, bendastronomy.net
- Rose City Astronomers, rosecityastronomers.net
Michael J. Caba
- Work Experience: Background in public education covering many topics in astronomy.
- Formal Education: Five college degrees culminating in a Doctor of Arts in Philosophy & Religion. Coursework includes a full year of college level astronomy.
- Current: Telescope Guy concentrating on stargazing and informative talks.