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celestron humming birds.

Discussion in 'Telescopes and Mounts' started by kevan hubbard, Apr 11, 2017.

celestron humming birds.

Started by kevan hubbard on Apr 11, 2017 at 1:52 PM

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    kevan hubbard Well-Known Member

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    kevan hubbard, Apr 11, 2017
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    A few months back I enquired if anyone had had experience with the new celestron humming bird telescopes which coming in 50mm and 56mm.on Sunday just gone I got to examine the 56mm in a telescope shop.they are mainly aimed at bird watchers but struck me as a compact telescope for astronomy on the move too.ofcourse many astronomers are also interested in wildlife too indeed it was via astronomy I developed an interest in owls,bats,glow worms,fire flies,etc..the humming bird,56mm,is pretty small and uses ed glass.the daylight view across the street was pretty good. I reckon that it would struggle on the highest magnifications as the exit pupil would become very small at 27x.the device would just fit in a large coat pocket but a backpack would be better. I didn't buy it but may do so soon.I'd probably be thinking about getting a monopod too.
     
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    Zigarro, Apr 12, 2017
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    I don't need a scope to watch these characters~ they enjoy the water & cornmeal I set on my porch and I can photograph them while having a cigar, not 7' away!

    Robin & Sparrow 003.JPG
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Apr 12, 2017
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    Regards Bats - there are lot's of caves across the lake (Champlain) from me. And I used to go caving. So I've been up-close-and
    personal with Bats. I love 'em! They are very useful little bug-snipers! But now with 'White Nose Syndrome (Google), they're endangered.

    If you ever decide to go caving to meet them, please wear very clean clothes and remove same and sterilize them afterwards. We need these wonderful 'Flying-Mice.'

    Enjoy!

    Dave
     
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    Zigarro, Apr 12, 2017
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    I'm with'ya on that Dave; I wish more folks would install bat-houses at their gables to accommodate these uesful critters!
    BTW, I've been spelunking on the Rio Grande River and never thought about "sanitizing" my clothing after? Whuffo?
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Apr 12, 2017
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    The WNS (White Nose Syndrome) is spreading and killing off the Bats everywhere they're exposed to it - it's sort of like pneumonia for them. It wakes them up from the Winters' hibernation. So awake in Winter? No food. No food? Dead Flying-Mouse.

    It's only recently that scientists and vets have identified the way this disease works. Here's a Wiki on this:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-nose_syndrome

    If this keeps spreading, we'll be eaten alive by the Mosquitoes! So, please, do all you can to keep the bug causing this to spread - hence - sterilize your clothes before visiting other caves.

    While I don't know if WNS has made it to Texas - that's the wrong way to find out! :eek:

    Take care,

    Dave
     
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    Zigarro, Apr 12, 2017
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    Scary stuff, that! I'll look into it; even tho my cave-dwelling days are over, mebbe I can help spread the good word.
    Thanks, Dave.
     
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    aeajr, Apr 14, 2017
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    My wife and I are getting into bird watching. I had picked up a brand new Celestron Travel Scope 50 about a year ago for $12. Turned out to be terrible for astronomy but OK for birds. The scope is now hers.

    I do well with 7X35 binoculars but binoculars bother her. She prefers the travel scope.
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Apr 14, 2017
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    Just to note - WNS is spread by amateur -speleologists. It's us two-legged critters that are carrying this pathogen from cave-to-cave. Appropriate measures can include those who own the property with the cave in/under it to fence the cave off to all but legitimate researchers.

    You'd be surprised by how many caves there are on private-property.

    Dave - into more than astronomy.
     
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