Telescope accessories in Atlanta?
Hi, I'm wondering if there are any stores in Atlanta (or even in the general area) that sell telescope accesories. A place that closed called "Camera Bug" is listed everywhere, but that's all I can find.
I'm looking for a Barlow lens for mine, and I'd hate to ship it to my apartment since I'm rarely home (and that shit's fragile, yo). Also would love to get it quickly to add to the Thursday Perseid meteor night :) Any camera shops or specialty stores anywhere in GA that I should call?
Posted Aug 8, 2016, 11:34 PM UTC
Yeah, unfortunately Camera Bug was the only place I ever found that carried scope gear. It closed a couple of years ago after the owner passed. You might want to send an email to the Atlanta Astronomy Club. Maybe someone there knows a place locally.
That said, and since you mentioned the Perseids, a Barlow will be more of a hindrance than a help for meteors, as it will dramatically limit your field of view. With meteor observation, field of view is far more important than magnifcation. A decent pair of 7x35 binoculars is more than enough, if you use anything at all. I've had a great time just laying back on a pool lounger and watching the sky.
Definitely not planning on meteor viewing through the scope. It's fun to spot some stuff in the meantime, though - especially if travelling to darker skies.