Telescope Guy

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: Meteor detection.

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, 8" Apertura Dobsonian.
Photography: ZWO Seestar S50 & ASI662MC.
Radio Astronomy: Meteor detection.
Eyepieces: Tele Vue and Celestron.
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
Asterisk Observatory, asteriskobservatory.org

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.