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THINGS THAT AFFECT VIEWING
VIBRATIONS:
Avoid touching the eyepiece while observing through the telescope. Vibrations
resulting from such contact will cause the image to move. Avoid observing sites where vibrations
cause image movement.
LIGHT POLLUTION:
Light pollution is excessive, misdirected, or artificial outdoor light. Too
much light pollution has consequences: it washes out starlight in the night sky, interferes with
astronomical research, disrupts ecosystems, has adverse health effects and wastes energy.
OBSERVING CONDITIONS:
Planets and other objects viewed low on the horizon often
lack sharpness—the same object, when observed higher in the sky, will appear sharper and have
greater contrast. Be aware of your climate and surroundings at your observing location. Viewing
conditions such as humidity and atmospheric turbulence can negatively impact your observations.
VIEWING THROUGH WINDOWS:
Avoid setting up the telescope inside a room and
observing through an opened or closed window pane. Images may appear blurred or distorted
due to temperature differences between inside and outside air. Also, it is a good idea to allow your
telescope to reach the ambient (surrounding) outside temperature before starting an observing
session.
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