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New Scope

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:24 am
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by lostone » Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:34 am

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Hi All, I just ordered me a new Celestron Edge HD 11 I'm happy that I was able to one one. Anyway since this it the 1st Edge HD that I have ever...

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I'm using a gso crayford with a rigel stepper motor,board for my 12 meade, the mirror flop is so bad that it looses collimation when using the prim...

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Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:24 am
The Celestron C14 Is A Small Telescope

Last post by lostone « Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:27 am
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by Refractordude » Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:45 pm

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Thus far my favorite astronomy YouTube video. Dude has real character. What say you, is it a small scope? For some reason it starts at about one...

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Thanks for the laugh :)

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Last post by lostone
Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:27 am
Nexstar 6SE disappointing performance

Last post by JayTee « Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:52 am
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by skywatcher1983 » Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:56 pm

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I bought a 2nd hand 6SE off eBay and quite honestly its rubbish. Its doesn't produce anything like what I'd call a sharp and in focus image. I'm...

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If somebody messed with the corrector plate (ie they removed and replaced it), it may not have been put back in EXACTLY the same orientation from...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:52 am
Any one own the advanced VX 8" Newtonian?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:31 am
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by chris_g » Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:18 am

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I'm considering the Celestron advanced VX 8 Newtonian and was wondering if any one has one. I'm pretty much sold on the mount but I'm looking for...

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Question, is there such a thing as not enough weight on the mount for stable astrophotography? I'm looking at the Orion ED80 APO and it doesn't weigh...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:31 am
anyone heard of washinglee cables?

Last post by astronut « Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:52 pm
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by astronut » Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:04 am

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greetings everyone my first post here.

I have a celestron 130 slt with version 4 hand control and its running an early firmware 4.12. I'm aware...

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2 bucks for less cables works for me. thnak you so much!!!

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Last post by astronut
Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:52 pm
Ready for Mars

Last post by helicon « Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:29 pm
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by KathyNS » Wed Oct 07, 2020 11:18 pm

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I spent some time this afternoon reconfiguring the observatory for Mars. Off with the 8 Newt; on with the C-11.

It is an old orange-tube C-11, that...

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Great set up. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with Kathy...

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Last post by helicon
Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:29 pm
C8 Orange tube ID question

Last post by Alpena67 « Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:10 pm
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by Alpena67 » Sun May 03, 2020 4:22 pm

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I just ran across a Celestron C8 Orange tube with all the original components as well as a couple extras in mint condition. I bought it on the spot...

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I have been AWOL from the forum for a bit......finally got it figured it out; made mid 1977. I have done some observing with it and really love it;...

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Last post by Alpena67
Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:10 pm
Newtonian only has three screws near mirror

Last post by BigKahuna « Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:29 pm
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by StarLord101 » Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:05 am

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So I picked up an avx mount that comes with a celestron 6 Newtonian. I don't have much experience with Newtonians and collimation but I have done it...

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I have the same telescope (C6N). You need to remove that cover with the 3 screws. The adjustments are underneath. There are 3 screw tighteners and 3...

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Last post by BigKahuna
Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:29 pm
Top of the line Quality Control

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:53 pm
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by FerrariMX5 » Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:48 am

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Celestron has been noted for a very high standard of quality control.

We know that there was a time that spanned perhaps five years for all...

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I bought the telescope in November 2018. The paint peeled this year. Clearly a manufacturing defect. These things are designed to be robust for a...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:53 pm
Nexstar SE series data cable for connecting either the hand controller or the mount to a pc or laptop.

Last post by Greenman « Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:28 am
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by Rick2057 » Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:35 am

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I would like to know what the options are when connecting data cables to the above. If I want to control the scope via pc do I connect direct to the...

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I have used APT with my DSLR Canon 100D and it works well, I would play around with DSLR first and then decide on the Astro camera you want. As that...

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Last post by Greenman
Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:28 am
Celestron Nexstar 8se newbie needing advice on accessories

Last post by Rick2057 « Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:31 am
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by Rick2057 » Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:46 pm

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I have had the 8se for 1 week. In that time I've got through (hundreds!) of AA batteries which kept losing alignment when getting drained. Boy those...

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Following the help and advice I have received so far, the new 6x30 scope and T mount arrived today. The scope came without a...

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Last post by Rick2057
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:31 am
Celestron Nexstar 114mm with goto

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu May 07, 2020 8:33 pm
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by GH713 » Tue May 05, 2020 2:24 pm

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Hello, pretty soon people will probably start to find me annoying. Would anyone know why once I set up my scope using a compass and a level, Goto...

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Make sure that the hand controller has correct coordinates, elevation and date/time for your location.

Also, what kind of power do you use?

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu May 07, 2020 8:33 pm
1993 Celestron Ultima 11 PEC

Last post by helicon « Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:52 pm
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by jeffreycanuck » Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:44 pm

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ultima 11small.jpg I have developed a bit of slack on one of my declination fork arm bearings. It will move in and out. Does anyone know how to...

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Hello and Welcome to the Forums - someone will be along shortly who an answer your question.

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Last post by helicon
Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:52 pm
Is the Visual Back the same on C6, C8, C9.25?

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:08 pm
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by smp » Sun Oct 20, 2019 3:47 pm

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I currently own a C6, and I've changed the visual back and diagonal to a Baader threaded visual back and Baader 1.25 prism diagonal.

Baader T-2 90°...

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This thread caught my eye because it may contain an error, in that it can be read to mean that standard Celestron C-5,6,8,and 9.25 SCTs use a...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:08 pm
Collector Plate & Sec Mirror Issue

Last post by Beachbum « Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:45 am
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by Beachbum » Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:09 pm

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Good morning,

Perhaps somebody out there who has the same scope as I can help me out, at least I'm hoping.

Background; I have a Celestron 9.25 SCT...

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I've done this too, but in 45 degree increments...I'm getting pretty good results using the Hyperstar. It's just with the reducer that I'm not......

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Last post by Beachbum
Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:45 am
C8 Corrector Plate number....Surprise!!

Last post by Zygmo « Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:17 am

by Zygmo » Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:17 am

Hey, Guys. I just noticed what happened at Astronomyforum, and moved here. Good to see familiar people!

I have several C8 SCTs, including a couple...

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Last post by Zygmo
Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:17 am
The delight of my first Boot failure: package 0080

Last post by Greenman « Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:42 pm
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by Greenman » Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:41 am

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I suppose it had to happen, it’s just the timing that got to me.

There I was peacefully waiting for it to get dark enough for me to start imaging...

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:dance:
While I feel your pain I have to admit I laughed reading your post GM. Glad you have a sense of humor about these things and that you got it...

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Last post by Greenman
Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:42 pm
Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 102AZ Refractor: First Impressions

Last post by The Happy Parrot « Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:20 pm
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by The Happy Parrot » Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:21 pm

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This may seem like a regressive purchase considering I already own a Zhumell Z8 reflector so why go to a...

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I asked about this a few weeks ago. Thanks for the review. Found this video.

Yes you did and that’s how I first learned about these telescopes...

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Last post by The Happy Parrot
Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:20 pm
Question

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:31 pm
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by jennyp712 » Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:56 pm

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Hi guys. Super beginner here. Just got my Nexstar 6SE. Tried collimating, i think i might have loosened the screws too much , secondary mirror fell...

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There are several guides on the Web about cleaning SCT optics that show how to mark / remove / replace a corrector that might be helpful. Some use...

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:31 pm
Just ordered!

Last post by helicon « Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:14 pm
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by Mandrew » Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:13 am

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I just ordered an 8” RASA from OPT today, and it’s in the mail!

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I haven’t forgotten a report folks . . . Going on 3 weeks heavy clouds, rain, fog, you name it!

Hang in there -- soon it will be galaxy season......

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Last post by helicon
Sat Feb 15, 2020 3:14 pm
Celestron Nexstar 114MM with go to

Last post by Lokifish « Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:27 pm
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by GH713 » Sat Jan 18, 2020 1:55 am

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Hi I am new to this game so I would like to know, is it possible to connect Sky View or Stallarium to this telescope and what do I need to do this,...

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For any wireless connections I suggest skipping any wifi adapters and go with a BT serial adapter. It frees up wifi, generally costs less, and is...

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Last post by Lokifish
Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:27 pm
Starsense Explorer line

Last post by JayTee « Sat Jan 18, 2020 2:22 am
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by SiouxCityGuy » Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:07 pm

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I know it is a very beginner line of telescopes. And to my quick research, the line seems to be very, very new - released January 6 - I believe. So,...

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Do you have an article and pictures? SiouxCityGuy Go to Google Play and type in Skeye in the search box and this is what you'll see.
Skeye on...

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Last post by JayTee
Sat Jan 18, 2020 2:22 am
Autofocuser for Celestron Evo with Feathertouch

Last post by JayTee « Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:03 am
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by Hikescdnrckys » Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:46 pm

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Hi everyone.

I have a Celestron Evo 9.25 for which I have replaced the standard focuser with the Feathertouch. Love the Feathertouch but I am...

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Hi Graeme,

Did you put the auto focuser over the stock focusing knob that was on your C9.25? If so, that still doesn't answer our question of will...

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Dec 31, 2019 2:03 am
Just saw a good price on an Edge HD 11" OTA

Last post by helicon « Sat Oct 19, 2019 3:59 pm
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by AntennaGuy » Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:41 pm

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Just saw this. Looks like a good deal, to me. But I'm not ready to commit right now.
OPEN BOX CELESTRON 11 EDGE HD OTA - UT-13748
ITEM #UT-13748...

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Good luck either on the C11 or a Dob purchase. If you want to do much planetary or lunar observing consider the C11, if mostly deep-sky maybe get the...

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Last post by helicon
Sat Oct 19, 2019 3:59 pm
NexStar 8SE questions...

Last post by chomper « Sat Oct 12, 2019 1:27 am
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by chomper » Tue Oct 08, 2019 3:49 am

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A few questions.

- Is the dedicated wedge for the 8SE worth the money? Seeing as the mount can track and align in EQ/Polar mode, I've been...

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I've got a 12V high torque motor from another project lying around, I'd need to machine up a gear wheel to suit the focusing knob and a bracket to...

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Sat Oct 12, 2019 1:27 am

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