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Scouts Star Party at Seagrave Observatory

November 18, 2004.
During the classroom segment of the star party, Ted Ferneza demonstrates the different types of telescopes. Execpt on cloudy nights, these brief presentations are followed by observing at the telescopes. November 18, 2004
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Ted Ferneza shows the Scouts the different types of telescopes using some of our
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Ted Ferneza answers questions from the Scouts. November 18, 2004
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Ted Ferneza shows the Scouts a photo of the construction of Seagrave Observatory (1914) in the anteroom.
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Ted Ferneza briefs the Scouts on what they will be able to see through the Alvan Clark refractor. November 18, 2004
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For many of these Scouts, this is the first time they have seen a real telescope, not just looked through one. November 18, 2004
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Ted Ferneza explains how the telescope drive system works. November 18, 2004
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Ted Ferneze explains how the Meade 16
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The Scouts check out the Meade 16
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The Scouts checking out the 16
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