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Fri, 14 Apr 2006
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Hi friends. Anyone out there? Any comments?
Posted 11:02

136 comments

Cool work
wow, i havent heard anyone else doing such a great job in Pakistan. claps!!!
Posted by Mehdi

keep it up!
Muslim world is in need of astonomers like u....
Posted by sarfraz patafi

good rating of your site
Salam, I am from lahore. I have seen your site. Your site have a very good ratting in alexa.com. It means that you can earn money if you place google ads on your site. using adsense.google.com. I can help you out if you like in that way. My cell number is 92-333-404-6969 Thank you.
Posted by Shahzad Hussain

YOU OWE ME AN EXPLANATION
Zaleel Aadmi ,maira zikar kahan hai??? Sirf aik line main wo bhi un kutton ke sath!!!The photos of the MOON on your website, were taken by ME!!! Remember!!!!So you better give me my due credit, OR ELSE!!!!!!!!
Posted by Salman

You Will Find Someone!!!
Dada Apki wesite hai!!! ya poora Janam Patra??Bus yeh hi na likha ke kis Hospital main Aankh kholi!! Maashaallah.The amoutn of PERSONAL DETAIL you have posted, I reckon youll find a life partner v v soon:)
Posted by Salman

its only the beginning
I congratulate u over this fine work.But remember, its only the beginning. There is always a room for learning. I am sure you will excell in your work. BTW i assume the eclipse pictures are not taken by salman, as they are much better.
Posted by ashraf

Meeting and Visit
If you are currently in london I would like to meet you. There are possible astronomy projects forPkistan.I could also arrange a visit to Royal Observatory Greenwich and Royal Astronomical Society. Regards Shamim A.Sheikh London
Posted by Shamim A. Sheikh

Meeting and Visit
If you are currently in london I would like to meet you. There are possible astronomy projects forPkistan.I could also arrange a visit to Royal Observatory Greenwich and Royal Astronomical Society. Regards Shamim A.Sheikh London
Posted by Shamim A. Sheikh

Congratulations about your work
I really surprized when I got your great web site keep it up. I am also researching the crop circles and UFOs in Pakistan, if you have any information about that phenomena please email me. My web site address: http://www.pkcropcircles- ufos.knows.it Thanks.
Posted by Syed Muhammed Khurram Reaz

Pakistan and Astronomy
Dear Sir, I want to know what is the state of Pakistan in Astronomy. Are there any government organizations that are working on advance telescopes etc. Nice work any way
Posted by Asif Minhas

A Real Surprise
It was a real surprise to see your site. I am also into 'building' my first six inch reflector. Hope to be in contact with you in future. Best of luck for your future projects as you have mentioned on your site.
Posted by Mahmood Hassan

Hello from Indonesia
Assalamu'alaikum, I am moslem brother from Jakarta/Indonesia was managing local amateur astronomy club would like to have relationship with your club. We are currently managing enthusiat astronomy hobby at our city to make astronomy sciencetific more popular in aour country and moslem people community. Well done, what you have done so far. You are have a very well spirits in Astronomy. Virgo Amateur Astronomy Club Jakarta
Posted by Virgo Rustianto

Karachi Saddar
I am from karachi . I realay surpriesed when I got your great web site keep it up. Tariq Hassan
Posted by Tariq Hassan

More info in Pkcropcircles-UFOs, Karachi, Pakistan.
Dated: April 10, 2007. Dear All, You can see more info related to Astronomy in Pkcropcircles-UFOs, Karachi, Pakistan website, http://www.pkcropcircles-ufos.knows.it Thanx.
Posted by Syed Muhammed Khurram Reaz

Occultation of Venus by the Moon
Please visit and do send my your comments http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/~scipop/Sky/venus_occul tation.htm
Posted by Arvind Paranjpye

Thanks everyone for appreciation
I would like to thank all who visited my website and encouraged me. Pakistan Amateur Astronomers Society is at the dawn of its mission, and has a long way to go. We started with a vision with only a handful of resources and people. Astronomers from other parts of Pakistan have just started to join the team. And I am specially thankful for people appreciating me from around the globe. I get most of my responses as email at my address mentioned in Contact Us section of astronomer.bravehost.com
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

Occultation of Venus
Thanks Arvind for the useful info at the webpage. The link is more like http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/~scipop/Sky/venus_occul tation.htm
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

Let's go (star) party!
Dated:30/10/2007; 08:52 pm It's a wonderful feeling to know we have such work starting in our country. These days (nights, actually!) Comet Holmes is a great sight, and the often-crystal-clear nights of winter are almost around. So is it possible that we could please have a star party at your society sometime soon? I and some friends have always longed to peep at the night-sky through a telescope's eyepiece. You could provide us that chance. I am nevertheless thankful to you for what you are doing. Having sent you a detailed email in the morning today, I have checked my inbox no less than a half-dozen times to find a reply from you. So PLEASE... Finally, good luck with the building of your new instrument.
Posted by Zain Ahmed


Jazak Allah
Posted by Zain Ahmed


I remember seeing the twin-tailed Hale-Bopp, though I was about 10 years old then. After a long pause, a comet is finally putting up a performance - Comet Holmes. So will your society please, please, please, please, please organize a viewing night with the telescopes. I dare say no big arrangements will be needed; you tell us the date and the place, we'll Insha Allah take care of the rest. Salutes to you all! 31/10/2007
Posted by Comet Crazy

Excellent!!
Really impressed with ur work! WIsh you all the best for future!! if u've not altered the telescopes to be stethoscopes (hehe, kidding)..i want to see them.. about the website design, i think it needs renovation, such an impressive project is lacking an impressive site design,and,the ads put on top by bravehost are just unnecessary... i can offer to do it for you, remove these ads, and give u a cooool design, contact me as soon as u read this. 03452188356
Posted by Absaar

Thank You
Well I may be a bad telescope designer and maker, but I really AM an even worse website designer for sure. I am a medic and I do not know the ABC of website making, and this was the best I could do...hehe.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

islamic astronomy
I am Abdul gafur from Kerala, India and is an ameteur astronomer. Please visit my url http://cosmolabe.tripod.com thanking you and assalamu alaikum abdul gafur
Posted by abdul gafur

Astronomy in Pakistan
I am amateur astronomer from Pakistan. I am always happy to see a fellow astronomer from Pakistan. I have created a website which contains links to nearly all the resources I could find on web related to astronomy in Pakistan including yours. http://www.justvb.net/astronomy/
Posted by Saqib

Thank you
Thank you Saqib for your effort in bringing together the astronomy resources in Pakistan. Why you gave up telescope making? In a country like Pakistan where commercially made telescopes are hardly, if ever, available, telescope making is a the only solution for the sake of astronomy. I would advise you to keep on trying.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

Good work
Always disappointed in how much a country like Pakistan has put funds elsewhere except for education, science and health. At least keep up the good work and keep trying. If I can bring any equipment with, i will try; Rajanpur amateurs shows there is always hope. Clear skies to all.
Posted by Sajid

Making and Enjoying Telescopes
I found this ebook on internet and thought if it can be sort of interesting for you :) http://rapidshare.com/files/117658198/Making_And_Enjoying_Telescopes.rar
Posted by Absaar

Where to get the telescopes from??
Sir I want to buy a telescope.from where can i get it in karachi???
Posted by Ammar Memon


I don't know of any place where you can buy a good astronomical telescope suitable for the needs of an amateur astronomer. There are few camera shops that often display small telescopes but they are not very good. You can begin with binoculars. They are good starting tools.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

@ Syed Muhammed Khurram Reaz
Sir, i am from India. i admire your interest in ufology. Sir do you know of any Indian based ufo research team or researcher? all the nations of the world need to be made aware of the ufo crisis b4 2012 for obvious reasons. an early reply would be appreciated.
Posted by kartika nair

This site is about amateur astronomy
Thank you Mr. Nair (Reaz) for visiting my website. In fact our society is all about amateur astronomy. I never heard of any such thing as ufo crisis or ufology.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

re.
i addressed the post to someone named Syed Muhammed Khurram Reaz.... mr reaz is featured among the list of ufologists on wikipedia.. ps: i am ms nair(im 17 yrs old) ufo= unidentified flying object ufology= study of the cosmos and ufo's. sry for the misunderstanding...:D
Posted by kartika

re.
i addressed the post to someone named Syed Muhammed Khurram Reaz.... mr reaz is featured among the list of ufologists on wikipedia.. ps: i am ms nair(im 17 yrs old) ufo= unidentified flying object ufology= study of the cosmos and ufo's. sry for the misunderstanding...:D
Posted by kartika

Apology
Kartika I apologize for the confusion. I appreciate your interest in search of new horizons.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

:D!!
apology accepted sir..:D
Posted by kartika nair

Solar Eclipse
lets have a party on August 1st and observe the Solar Eclipse.
Posted by Mehdi Hussain


hello every one, iam from lahore saw jupiter with 4 of its moons . want to share what else people have seen here and what telescopes they have and equipment.
Posted by ahmed khan

lunar eclipse.....
every body is willin to see this beautiful scene on earth ........but one thing that every 1 noticed that the shadow of our earth is redish on moon i questioned why?.......
Posted by Humza jamil Pasha

Re: Lunar Eclipse- Pasha
Interesting question. If someone stands on Moon during a Lunar eclipse with Earth in between Moon and Sun, the scene would be even more spectacular than Total Solar Eclipse on Earth. Earth has a thick atmosphere and from Moon during a Lunar Eclipse with Sun behind Earth, the Earth's atmosphere would seem to glow like a bright ring of fire. Its light may be responsible for the red tinge of Moon during lunar eclipse. Imagine this beautiful phenomena and enjoy.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

re: lunar eclipse- m Akber
nice answer to my problem but i hv observed previous eclipse its not that much redish .....anyways nice ans sir......pasha
Posted by Humza Jamil Pasha

biggener
hey ! i am new at star gazing was interested in finding out when i look out the window i see three stars lined up in one line...what are they called also any recommendation as o where i can read up on our night sky... thanks
Posted by Fahad

Re: beginner
In this part of the year, I think the three stars you are talking about are of the "belt" of Orion Constellation. These are Zeta Orioni (Alnitak), Epsilon Orionis (Alnilam) and Delta Orionis (Mintaka). When I was a teenager, I used to roam about in Urdu Bazaar(Karachi) and Khore Garden (near Memon Masjid, Karachi) looking for astronomy magazines. I think you can still find astronomy books and magazines there. I also used to get books from Taimuriya Library (North Nazimabad, Karachi). I did not have access to internet those days (there was no internet then!). Now you can do useful search gathering latest knowledge of astronomy over internet. I think that is the most efficient option. Good luck (And remember, we all are beginners)
Posted by Muhamamd Akbar Hussain

Where to buy telescopes?
Hi pals, I'm from lahore and can't find a telescope. Would someone be nice enough to tell me where to get one? thank you. email at tradecycles@yahoo.com
Posted by tiger

Re: beginner
The three stars form the belt of Orion, exactly as Akbar bhai has written. This beautiful constellation can be seen in the East right after it gets dark. A friend Imran Rasheed recently took this shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24619692@N07/3227569743/ If you look straight up around 10pm these nights, you'll see Orion almost overhead, not 'lying' down as in the above image, but 'standing' erect. You'll find it easy to identify the other bright stars that make up the constellation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Orion_3008_huge.jpg Let us know of your observations. Clear skies.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 29/01/09

Re: beginner
Again, as Akbar bhai has pointed out, Khori Garden is the place to go in Karachi. At J. Fahim Book Center, Shop # 16, KMC Market, I hope you can find [if the one of the other guys I told about it didn't get away with the last edition!] the book "Practical Skywatching". Not only is it great reading, you can also use its star-charts to explore the heavens on your own. Good luck.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 29/01/09

Re: beginner
As far as astronomy mags go, once again(!) you have your answer in Akbar bhai's post. Some shops ahead of the above shop is one where you can get back issues of Sky&Telescope and Astronomy.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 29/01/09

Re: Constellations
http://flickr.com/photos/31412078@N06/2980428149/ Once you have located Orion, you might want to scan the sky around it. If you look towards the South-East below Orion around 10pm-11pm, you'll see a very bright star. That's Sirius, the brightest in the whole sky. You might also be able to make out the constellation of which it is a part, Canis Major. You can see this constellation in the above pic I shot in October last year.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 29/01/09

Re: Where to buy telescopes (from)?
A guy named Ali [grey_clouds10@yahoo.com] who lives in Lahore sent us this email: "hi guyz i am selling my refractor 80/500 for 6 thousand.it comes with two eyepiece 25mm and 9mm in 1.25" and a 3barlow lense." He lives in Lahore. I'm not recommending this scope, but if you know what you're buying, you can contact him.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 30/01/09

Re: Where to buy telescopes (from)?
Ali also sent us this mail in November: "there is a shop in sadeeq trade center.they are selling a 114/900 newtonian with german eq mount for rs20000.its chinese but it the exact copy of celestron 114/900.it comes with a 2xbarlow,image inverter,3 eyepieces(4mm,9mm and 25mm)." Again, buy this only if you know what you're paying for. You can negotiate on the price. Last I heard, this shop has two such scopes for sale.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 30/01/09

DSO Observing
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/deepsky/3304001.html DSO or Deep Space Observing can be fun and challenging if you know what to expect to see at the eyepiece. The above article has some very good advice about it.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 30/10/09

Re: DSO Observing
I meant to write "DSO or Deep Space Object observing. . .".
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 30/10/09

telescope lense
salam we are the students of bahria university and making our final year project based on astronomical observations. we have a telescope having a lense of 12mm of eye piece. we only able to see the venus which is also not very clear and seems like a dot can you help us in selecting a telescope and digital camera. and from wher we buy this equpiments. or if you guide us that how we use our own telescope to get better images. we are waiting for your reply as we have very shortage of time. thank you Allahafiz
Posted by sadaf raza

Telescope Lens
What kind of telescope are you using and what is the main lens diameter? If you can dare making one, I can guide you to make a very basic telescope from readily available items.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

Telescope Lens
salam, Thank you for the reply Sir I have astronomical telescope which has object lens of 50mm diameter and 2 eyepieces OF 16.6mm and 8.3mm and one more lens which has 12mm lens and power of telescope is 30w and 60w. can you please advice us that we should change the telescope or what should be the diameter of our lens to observe the moon and stars and from where we can easily buy a telescope in small amount of time.we are waiting for your reply. Thank you so much.
Posted by Sadaf raza

Telescope Lens
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS : OBJECTIVE DIAMETER : 50MM (1.97") FOCAL LENGTH : 500MM EYEPIECES : 16.6MM, 8.3MM ACCESSORY:DIAGONAL MIRROR (INCLUDED) thank you.
Posted by Sadaf raza

Telescope Lens
Assalam-u-Alekum, Its a pleasure for us if you guide to make a telescope but sir we want to see the surface of moon and also see the rotations and rings of different solar objects not to see the surface of objects, and we need a light weight and small size of telecope becaue we would rotate the telescope by the help of motor that's why we required a light weight structure of telescope.please sir we are waiting for your reply and we have a shortage of time. Thank You
Posted by Sadaf raza

Re: Sadaf Raza
I have sent you an email about tips how to make a telescope. Good luck
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

Re: Sadaf Raza
I have sent you an email about tips how to make a telescope. Good luck
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

reply
salam Sir i didnot receive your mail. i request you to please send it again on my id you can also mail me on(sadaf_zd@yahoo.com). thank you. i am waiting for your reply. Allahafiz
Posted by sadaf raza

Through A 7X35
Definitely not a complete list of objects that can Insha Allah be seen with a collimated 7X35 binocular from Karachi [and most other cities]. A 10X50 or a 7X50 under the right conditions will show more, and under dark skies, even the 7X35 will show more: M3, M5, M7, M8, M13, M22, M31, M34, M35 [probably], M36, M37, M39 [not sure], M41, M42, M44, M45 [easily seen with the unaided eye too], M47, M50, M92, NGC 5139, NGC 869 and 884.>>>>> All major planets [including, just barely, Neptune when at its brightest].>>>>> Asteroid 4 Vesta [very easy when at peak brightness] and a few other asteroids. >>>>> Bright comets [including Lulin]. >>>>> Four moons of Jupiter.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 11/03/09

reply
salam sir i have sent u a mail plz sir reply me as soon as possible am waiting for your reply thank u for you cooperation with us
Posted by sadaf raza

Lens
Assalam-u-Alekum, sir, i felt very proud when I saw your web site especially your contribution being a pakistani was really appreciable.sir i want to buy a lens of 150mm for the telescopebut i want to ask you that what should be the optical power and thickness of the lens used?Is there any relationship between the optical power and thickness of the lens?and from what objects i will able to see through this lens?i am waiting for your informative reply.please sir mail me on this id: rana_shazia@hotmail.com
Posted by Shazia Rana

Lens
Assalamualekum sir, please i am waiting for your reply.please sir reply me as soon as possible. Thank you so much
Posted by Shazia rana

Re: Lens
Thank you for appreciation. I'll write to you soon.
Posted by Muhamamd Akbar Hussain

PLANET X
Sir , do you know any thing regarding the dooms day prediction and about planet x which will pass very near to earth in coming years and will cause earthquakes , massive tornado , tsunami etc . Planet X will Enter our solar system near earth in 21 / dec / 2012 . So far it is hiding behind the sun any comments ?
Posted by Shahzeem

wana buy a telescope
I am very fond of looking the sky in night and see the stars....I want to Buy a TELESCOPE. Can any one let me know where can i buy a GOOD TELESCOPE...???? please do reply my on my email address "sia_nycusa@hotmail.com" looking forward to have ur reply. regards IMRAN
Posted by SYED IMRAN ALI

Development of Astronomy and Asro-Physics in Pakistan
Its a joy to know that work is being done in the field of Astronomy and Astro-Physics in Pakistan. Although sadly its in its infancy. The city of Abbottabad has been left far bvehind in this field, although its had a fairly high literacy rate since the past 50 years, therefore I would likew to bring this city to your notice, owing to its fairkly clear atmosphere. I will be most happy if you can contact me on Tel: 0992- 382140 Mob: 03439494109.
Posted by Ivan Carmody

Development of Astronomy and Asro-Physics in Pakistan
Its a joy to know that work is being done in the field of Astronomy and Astro-Physics in Pakistan. Although sadly its in its infancy. The city of Abbottabad has been left far behind in this field, although its had a fairly high literacy rate since the past 50 years, therefore I would like to bring this city to your notice, owing to its fairly clear atmosphere. I will be most happy if you can contact me on Tel: 0992- 382140 Mob: 03439494109.
Posted by Ivan Carmody

Optical images
Assalam-u-Alekum Sir Is any type of noise in optical images? Please specify the type of noise like gaussian noise ,white noise etc reply me sir as soon aas possible Thank you
Posted by Shazia Rana

Re: Optical Images
Wa'alaikum Assalam, Perhaps this would help: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1966
Posted by Zain Ahmed

Black Holes and the level of research conducted in Pakistan
While looking through a number of international journals I found a number of astronomers who have not left earth as yet, but I admired their understanding of the universe. A number of them have written on the subject of Black Holes and Neutron stars, but I am hoping to see a Pakistani who is into this research as well. As the latest information about Black Holes and Neutron Stars has changed the way we look at the universe. I wish there will be some astronomers in Pakistan who would take this subject seriously. Is there anyone hearing me out there? Surely ET is, but I wish he would contact me.
Posted by Ivan Carmody

The difference between Black Holes and Neutron Stars
A Black Hole is region in space where the gravity is so extremely strong that space closes back on itself, not even allowing light to escape, this means that if I, with a spaceship get almost as near as a thousand miles of it, I and my spaceship will get sucked into it with such speed, that the whole spaceship will be squeezed with immense force, reducing everything to a size much smaller than the fullstop at the end of this sentence. Its something like this, that if we squeeze the earth to the size of a golf ball, it will most certainly end up having a much greater gravity, then it will begin to attract any other heavenly body that manages to come near it, and this will also get reduced to an extremely small size thereby increasing its gravity and increasing the mass of the Black Hole. A Neutron Star is an extremely dense collapsed star mostly consisting of Neutrons. A Neutron Star is what remains after a supernova, the explosion of a massive star. In 1572, there appeared in Cassiopeia a Nova so bright that it was visible in daylight. But by 1574, this Supernova had disappeared. This was an extremely massive star which had ultimately come to the end of its life and had exploded. The information about this event has come to us through old records. One day this same fate awaits our sun too, but dont worry it will not happen in our lifetime or our childrens lifetimes, in fact, it cannot be said when will this happen.
Posted by Ivan Carmody

Thanks Ivan
Thanks Ivan for sharing your knowledge with us. We have no lack of talented people in our country. If government takes interest and gives our youth the same facilities and incentives as in the rest of the world, things would be different. All we can do at this stage is to try whatever we can do at individual level. This is what we are trying to do at Pakistan Amateur Astronomers Society...though with a staggering and slow pace. Hope you can share your ideas with us.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

hope
Thanking Ivan for the thoughts you have. Actually in your research you mostly shows theories but in universal observation we required strong mathematics to justify each will you post some mathematical stuff related to ur research.\ Regards Humza Jamil Pasha
Posted by Humza jamil pasha

A Note of Thanks to Mr Muhammad Akbar Hussain
Tank you very much Sir for the encouraging comment you have made concerning my various write ups. I very much wish to bring up a branch of this huighly esteemed organization to this city of Abbottabad, as this will result in a new form of constructive thinking about this subject, which up-till now has been quite ignored, although the people here seem to be quite interested in this subject. Thank you again
Posted by Ivan Carmody

A Note of Thanks to Mr Hamza Jamil Pasha
Thank you very much Sir for the encouraging comments you have made about my write up on Black Holes and Neutron Stars. I very well could have put in the mathematical stuff related to this research but unfortunately it would confuse the reader of this topic, in fact it would only be jargon to a reader who has never studied astro-physics or astronomy, these little write ups are just to clear out the difference between Black Holes and Neutron Stars. Thank you again
Posted by Ivan Carmody

eye piece rating
salam sir we have build a telescope with an objective of 150mm of double convex lens but still it is not much clear and i think there is something wrong with eyepiece rating cuz we used our old eyepiece. so it would be our great help if u guide us for an eyepiece also so we can get better image quality. thank you waiting for reply plz reply us as soon as possible
Posted by sadaf raza

Thank you everyone
This is a very old thread. I will start a new topic that would be more useful. Ivan: I am acquiring equipments and soon I shall ask for your contributions for amateur astronomy in Pakistan and if you can run activities for PAAS in Abottabad, I shall be highly obliged. Sadaf: I will write to you very soon about your eyepiece problem.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

tele scope
i want to buy a telescope. from where i can buy it. best regards
Posted by A.BASIT

From where to buy a good telescope
Its really exciting to buy a telescope, but if you really want to understand this subject well, then I will strongly recomend you to try and make one. when I was in school, in 1982, I built my own telescope, using simple examples described in various good books of astronomy. Yet, I found out that by collecting and testing various lenses, I was able to get the best of results at some times and not so good ones at others. The main thing you need to do in the begining is to get hold of a few bi-convex lenses of various focal lengths and during day light observe at which length do they focus well, (The image will be inverted, as all astronomical telescopes do) then of the same length construct two tubes which can slide one into another, the lenses will have to be fitted to the opposite ends of these two tubes. It will take a bit of practice and steadiness to learn to aim at first, but later you will be able to master the aiming process well. If you wish to get a 120 magnification telescope, then you can easily secure from an optician a weak positive specticle lens six-foot focal length to use for your object glass. Then make your telescope barrel long enough to correspond, and use a lens of six-tenths-inch for the eyepiece. Almost any small magnifying lens of short focus will do for your eyepiece. The next stage wold be to make a tripod to keep the telescope steady, and old photographic tripod would be good enough. Remember it will take a bit of experimentation but the results are well worth the effort. (No gain without pain), this will make you a master in the field even when you have bought a good telescope. I wish you success in your efforts.
Posted by Ivan Patrick Carmody

Are there any noises associated with optical images in space.
No dear, there are no noises associated with optical images from outer space, as the distances are extremely large and its impossible for sound to travel over such large distances. These sounds may, however, be recorded with the help of radio-telescopes, but these sounds may not be emitted from the body being observed. At times these are known to be distractions emitted off rediation clouds in the way, and quite far from the body being observed. even with the help of radio-telescopes these sounds and their distances have to be well calculated in order to affirm their origin.
Posted by Ivan Patrick Carmody

Thank you for your invitation to London.
I very much wish we could meet when I am in London. I am hoping to visit London soon, and I would love to meet you. At the same time I would like to invite you to Pakistan and especially to the peaceful and scenic city of Abbottabad where we might have much to observe and discuss. I would very much like to cooperate with your organization and develop a plan for the city of Abbottabad, in order to develop Astronomical clubs. Thank you.
Posted by Ivan Patrick Carmody

Thanks again Ivan
Thank you for the simple and understandable description of telescope making. It can be very helpful for beginners, especially those interested in making their own instrument. Perhaps the noise she is talking about is the aberration we see in astrophotographs of the sky. (You can see a lot of noise in my own astrophotographs). And I would be pleased to ask you to join the P.A.A.S. team and let us know what you can do for the propagation of Astronomy in Pakistan. If you can post some details about yourself and your work at my email address (akbar260@yahoo.com), I would be greatly thankful. And if you plan to visit London, do let me know beforehand. I am living in Northern Ireland, but I do visit London frequently.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

Re: Are there any noises associated with optical images in space
Ivan, I'm afraid you're confusing audible (sound) noise with generic (signal) noise, which refers to the unwanted disturbance in any signal, be it visible light, radio, electrical etc. The post in question was about signal noise. Still, thanks for the reply.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 07/16/09

where i can study astronomy in pakistan???
please...can anyone tell me where to study astronomy in pakistan???
Posted by omar


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Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

hussain
no comments since long time how can we mobilize this site???? in my opinion we should think over it
Posted by hussain

Where to study astronomy in Pakistan?
I dont know about an astronomical institute in Pakistan, but I know that the best way to study astronomy in Pakistan would be to contact the Astronomical Society of Pakistan and another place, that could be of help would be the British Council in the main cities of Pakistan. I wish this question would prompt the Government to open up such institutes and universities teaching and conducting research in the field of astronomy.
Posted by Ivan Patrick Carmody

Where to study Space Technology in Pakistan
In the News International, Saturday, June 27, 2009, I caught sight of an advertisement placed by the "INSTITUTE OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY" which offers Graduate and Undergraduate programmes in Aerospace Engineering, Communication Systems Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, their address is, "Institute of Space Technology, 1, Islamabad Highway, Islamabad, and their telephone numbers are 051-9273316-20 Ext 5406, 051-9075406, 051-9273306, Fax 051- 9273310, I hope this information will be of help to Mr Omar and all who want to be a part of the space race,. With best wishes.
Posted by Ivan Patrick Carmody

Meade/Celestron scopes in Pakistan
Hi, I wanted to know if there's any place here in Pakistan from where i can get Meade or Celestron reflector scopes. Their websites advertise dealers in China but unfortunately Pakistan is left out. Is Amazon my only option?
Posted by Zee

Meade/Celestron scopes in Pakistan
Hi, I wanted to know if there's any place here in Pakistan from where i can get Meade or Celestron reflector scopes. Their websites advertise dealers in China but unfortunately Pakistan is left out. Is Amazon my only option?
Posted by Zee

Re: To Katrika Nair, India
Thanks for ur reply, n I m sorry about my late response. Anyway I sent u email about Indian awareness. I hope u will contact them soon.
Posted by Syed Muhammed Khurram Reaz

Re: Meade/Celestron scopes in Pakistan
A few small telescopes can be found at some shops in Pakistan. A friend bought a Celestron 60mm refractor from a shop in Karachi and later gave it away. A fellow amateur is selling a used Meade DS2130. Even a 65mm Japanese Mizar refractor was for sale at a shop sometime ago. But you usually do not find larger aperture instruments here.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 07/10/09

how we can study astronomy in the pakistan
how we can study astronomy in the pakistan anyone help me..!! my e-mail hitman2k20@live.com
Posted by atif

Re: how we can study astronomy in the pakistan
The University of Punjab and ISPA at the University of Karachi offer graduate and postgraduate programs in astronomy. IST in Islamabad offers BE in Aerospace Engineering, Communication System Engineering and Material Science and Engineering as well as postgraduate programs in related disciplines, as mentioned in a previous post.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 09/11/09

15 Dec. 2009 --- Karachi Astronomers Meet up---
If any one can take out some time from watching garbage political talkshows on their TV channels... or indian photo copied pakistani dramas.... and wanna get together to be lost in the beauty of the skies and stars...and their surprisingly gigantic knowledge and wisdom....meet up at sea view or some coffee shop .... contact me I have 3 to 4 other astronomers too.... so if you wanna click the stars.... hola at me or email.... Email: m22ali@hotmail.com Cell: 0343-3193998
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Just looked at the website where I saw a project done by shazia and sadaf. Very impressive.
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Amature telescope making
hi, Can anyody give me technical support in amature telescope making?
Posted by Abbas

Where to study astronomy?
Lets remember one thing. All knowledge is from Allah, therefore He is the best to guide. To learn astronomy follow the guidance given to you in The Quran. It asks you to look into the heavans and He will provide the solutions. So just by starting to map the sky with your naked eye you will begin to develop intuitive knowledge and the materials and resources will come in accordance to your dedication. The Quran is replete with astronomical code. Find it through actively searching for it.
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RE: Meade/Celestron scopes in Pakistan
Zee I have posted the same link at amastropak yahoo groups which may help you. Amazon could not be your only option. On cloudy nights website people sell their used scopes that are sometimes way cheaper than new ones. Now, the tough part is that most of them won't ship outside the United states. The link belongs to a company that solves the problem. The company lets you ship your item at their own address, and then forwards your item to you across the globe. http://www.bongous.com/mail_forwarding_individuals.php Now it's your job to talk to them how much they charge for all of that, and how they deal with shipping and duty charges. Good Luck Have big telescopes and clear skies.
Posted by Syed Raza

RE: Meade/Celestron scopes in Pakistan
Thanks Raza. I didn't know about any such company. If it really works, it may solve a major hurdle for astronomy in Pakistan.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

RE: Meade/Celestron scopes in Pakistan
Thanks Raza. It's just that i am interested in buying a telescope but have absolutely no idea where to start from. Most of the online blogs suggest that one should join astronomy clubs but since there is a real dearth of such clubs here in Pakistan so i am just confused. I have been wishing to own a telescope ever since i was 10 years old :) However let's see how things fare for me.
Posted by Zee

RE: Meade/Celestron scopes in Pakistan
Zee, if you are in Karachi, you can contact the Karachi Amateur Astronomers Society team from our 'Contact Us' page. We have some fine telescopes and regularly organize trips for sky viewing. We are open for all, general public to astronomy enthusiasts alike. We do not charge and it is entirely free of cost.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

RE: Meade/Celestron scopes in Pakistan
Alternatively you can try making one. Or at least get a good pair of binoculars from any good electronics or cameras market, 50mm or above. Trust me, your passion for astronomy will get a good kick-start with a decent pair of binoculars. Contact Zain Ahmed (check Contact Us page). He is an binocular astronomy 'freak'.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain


Hi, I've been following your website for over a month now, in hopes that i'll be able to attend the next 'open to public' event you host. Unfortunately, I always seem to get the update post its date. If you could open a subscription area in your website, it'd be much easier for people to keep track of your activities and also help your rather compact community grow. I wish you luck, and must tell you that its a wonderful thing you're doing.
Posted by Xaenub

RE: (no subject)
Thanks for the wishes. Ms. Xaenub Mirza, you can join our mailing list at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/amastropak/ In the future, we plan to have forums integrated into our site as well.
Posted by Zain Ahmed on 28/05/10

Newtanian Telescopes
Hi everyone, happy to see that it is an astronomy group. If anyone is interested in Telescope making, i am ready to help. You can make a best Newtanian reflecting telescopes of your desired diameter of the mirror. It is interesting and best than to buying and wasting money on ready made telescopes. For example, a 6" reflecting telescope has cost atleast more than 20 thousand, but if you make it yourself, you will spent much less money as compared to it. I am here waiting for someone, searching for a special minded person. Maybe one of you all.
Posted by Scientist

Re: Newtonian Telescopes
Scientist Do you grind parabolic mirrors or something?
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

On Ma Way To Make Telescope:)
Asalam.o.alekum!!! im doing electronics engineering and im veryy much interested in telescopes and searching starz n all that.. was just browsing about telescopes and found this site.. itz really pleasing to see paki site:) and now im plaining to make ma own telescope.. i'll post pix of it whenever i make dat.. or han agar koi is chez me meri help karsakta hai to do tell me.. and @scientist. how can i contact yew?gimme ur email i wanna make telescope..
Posted by Miss khan

Newtonian Telescopes
Dear Mohammed Akber Hussain!!! I grind every type of mirror. Parabolic is the basic one used in most of the reflectors.Do you know about PAEK to VALLEY difference? If yes, then u will have definitely known that if peak to valley difference gives the value 69 or less than it, then we dont have need to be figured it for Parabolizing. It will perfectly work excellent as being a Sphere. On the other hand if the value of P-V is nmore than 69, then we have to obviously convert a sphere into parabola which is relatively interesting job for most of the ATMs. For further explanation, you are alwys welcome. I'll feel pleasure to help someone. Thanks
Posted by Scientist

Newtonian Telescopes
Dear Miss Khan! It will be nice for me to help you in making a telescope yourself. Firstly, let me know which type of Telescope you are going to construct? Is it a Refracting or Reflecting one? My advice is that if you are a very beginner then you should come in the field of lenses before going to grinding a mirror. I mean you should make a refracting telescope first so that you may learn many important things from it. My email address is asadscientist@gmail.co m You can contact everytime. Good Luck.
Posted by Scientist

Newtonian Telescopes
Scientist: I am excited about the prospect of mirror construction. Yes definitely it will pave our way to make bigger and better telescopes. I will direct you to the forum of Karachi Astronomers Society (www.kaasts.com) where we can do a fruitful discussion about the prospects of constructing our indigenous telescopes and future observatories. See you there. Miss Khan: ...same for you :-)
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

Posting
Would it be possible to post photos ?
Posted by Farooq


nice
Posted by ana2335

Re: Posting
Farooq: You can email the photos to me at akbar260<x>@yahoo .com (remove <x>) with some description. I will post it on the webpage.
Posted by Akbar


i have been interested in night sky for many years but now i really do want to buy a telescope and use it to see. but i am unaware about the type of telescope that would be good for me. what are the specifications? are there any places in pakistan or do i have to get them from some other country? i live in lahore, but i can purchase from anywhere in pakistan. i also have someone in US and UK. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
Posted by haider hasan

RE: Haider Hasan
There are no real dedicated astronomy retailers in Pakistan. However, you can often check the camera equipment shops in bigger cities. They sometimes have small astronomical telescopes. Try good size binoculars, like 35mm or larger. I would highly recommend you to register with Karachi Astronomers Society or Lahore Astronomers Society
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

RE: Haider Hasan
Dear Mate, I have located an online shopping store in Pakistan after searching it on google. They are offering telescope of renowned names like Meade and Celestron etc. These range between Rs.14,000 to 70,000. They say that these telescopes will be shipped from the store in USA and require 5-10 working days for delivery anywhere in Pakistan. You can check it yourself by going on this url "homeshopping.pk/" and searching for telescope.
Posted by Engineer Khan

new technique
SIr i haver been in experiment also to make a good telescope i hve found another way to get a beter magnification using a concave lens in the eye peice.
Posted by sulaman

Re: new technique (17/02/11)
Sulaman: The technique of using the concave lens as eye piece is the method employed by Galileo to make his historic telescope 400 years ago. It has several advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is the smaller tube legth and erect image. The disadvantage is small field of view. But it is great to learn about the telescope making. If you agree, you can email me the pictures of your telescope and details of its construction, and I will publish it on PAAS homepage.
Posted by M. Akbar Hussain

new technique
teh concave lens is place in front of eye peice not alone this produce a magnified image. the thing you are saying is used in terrestrial binoculars of low magnification.
Posted by sulaman

RE: new technique (18/02/11)
Good! That seems like an innovation. Is it increasing the field of view, like a zero field lens in eye-pieces?
Posted by M. Akbar Hussain

new technique
I m actually a vetnairy student & busy in classes as soon as i free of them i have plan to make a new telescope & will upload its pics. wd my old telescope i m able to see the rings of saturn as sshown in ur web page pics
Posted by sulaman


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Posted by jawaid

Virtual Telescope!!!
http://virtualtelescope.bellatrixobservatory.org/english.html Any of you has ever visited this and make use of it?
Posted by Suleman

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mirror grinding
Dear Zain Sb, Do you someone who has experience with grinding 10" reflectors on the astronomer community of Pakistan. understand you were slling a reflector . Is it still available ?
Posted by Azzy

Re: mirror grinding
Asad Mehmood of Okara has experience of successfully grinding mirrors. You can contact him on amastropak forum. I am sure he will be able to guide you.
Posted by Akbar

Where can i buy a perfect telescope in Islamabad
Assalamu-Alaikum, It's a pleasure for me if you guide to how to buy a perfect excellent telescope by which i want to see the surface of moon and mars too. please reply me with the name of the specific shop in Islamabad my e-mail I.D is rameez_nisar@hotmail.com Thank You.
Posted by Rameez


Assalamo aliekum. I am a student of NED university. I was always interested in astronomy but could not find such a place. I want to join astronomical society in karachi. I am interested in black holes. Can anyone help me.
Posted by rizwan

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Re: Rizwan
Sorry fpr the late reply. I will highly recommend you to join Karachi Astronomers Society, of which I am a member too. Visit www.kaasts.com Good luck.
Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain

A hope for the future of Astronomy in Pakistan
I wish this blog and all these astronomical societies would be made even easier to access for the common man as this subject does spur the imagination. At times I feel that astronomy must be patronised in Pakistan.
Posted by Ivan Patrick Carmody

Re: Ivan Patrick Carmody
We are trying our best to make that happen. We strongly encourage astronomy enthusiasts to join Karachi Astronomers Society which is our main hub of activities in and around Karachi. We also remain in close liaison with other amateur astronomers organizations in Pakistan. I am currently running this website only as a continuum of an astronomy resource and information portal.
Posted by M Akbar Hussain

LOOKING FOR A TELESCOPE
I NEED A TELESCOPE KINDLY TELL ME IF ANYONE IS SELLING ONLINE OF ANY OUTLET IN KARACHI KINDLY PLZ....BEST REGARDS.....MR.KHAN
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