Light Pollution - Meade LIGHTBRIDGE mini series Instruction Manual

VIBRATIONS:
resulting from such contact will cause the image to move. Avoid observing sites where vibrations
cause image movement.

LIGHT POLLUTION:

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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:
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:
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observing through an opened or closed window pane. Images may appear blurred or distorted
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due to temperature differences between inside and outside air. Also, it is a good idea to allow your
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telescope to reach the ambient (surrounding) outside temperature before starting an observing
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Tips and Tricks
THINGS THAT AFFECT VIEWING
Avoid touching the eyepiece while observing through the telescope. Vibrations
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Light pollution is excessive, misdirected, or artificial outdoor light. Too
Planets and other objects viewed low on the horizon often
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Avoid setting up the telescope inside a room and
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modo. Nunc nec mi eu justo tempor consec-
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ante. Cras elit lectus, bibendum a, adipiscing
vitae, commodo et, dui.
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in lacinia pulvinar, velit tellus scelerisque
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