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Beginner's Forum Must Reads!

Last post by Gordon « Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:34 pm

by Gordon » Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:34 pm

The links below contain threads that are considered 'stickies'.
They contain valuable information for beginners. Please feel free to post comments to...

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Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:34 pm
Which Messier object is visible tonight?

Last post by hsassenburg « Sun May 12, 2024 6:23 pm

by hsassenburg » Sun May 12, 2024 6:23 pm

It often happens to me that I am puzzling out with for instance Stellarium when certain Messier objects are visible.

That's why I decided to build a...

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Last post by hsassenburg
Sun May 12, 2024 6:23 pm
Observe Planets on a sunny day with a Telescope?

Last post by pakarinen « Tue May 07, 2024 2:30 pm
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by Flyhigh7 » Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:40 pm

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I have a 9.25 Celestron Telescope and I'm wondering if it is possible to see the planets on a clear bright sunny day if the planets are not close to...

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I've observed Venus in full daylight, but it was with a 16-inch Ritchey–Chrétien. Never tried with a small scope.

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue May 07, 2024 2:30 pm
Slippage at focuser.

Last post by AstroShed « Thu May 02, 2024 7:14 am
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by Gordon » Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:14 pm

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Okay,
I'm going to be a newbee with this question and hopefully someone has an answer.

I'm having a problem with the following equipment.
1. Quark...

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Surely if the brass compression ring overlaps, it was also cause tilt, that’s even if you can get an eyepiece in there with the overlap, I have never...

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Thu May 02, 2024 7:14 am
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge for May 2024

Last post by kt4hx « Wed May 01, 2024 7:29 pm

by kt4hx » Wed May 01, 2024 7:29 pm

The latest edition of the TSS Monthly DSO Challenge is now posted for your reading and observing/sketching/imaging activities. This month's article...

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Wed May 01, 2024 7:29 pm
StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ alternatives

Last post by whooooper « Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:02 am
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by whooooper » Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:49 pm

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Hi All,
I live in Reading, UK and looking forward to buy for me and my 7 years old son our first telescope.
We are not going to do photography.

I...

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Thanks a lot for the quick replies and the suggestions!
Unfortunately my garden table is also wobbly as it's portable/collapsible table. I also plan...

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Last post by whooooper
Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:02 am
Thoughts on eclipse next year, April 8

Last post by Mike Q « Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:22 am
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by gregl » Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:12 pm
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I thought the beginners' forum would be the best place for this as those of us who are new to this would benefit. We went to the last total eclipse...

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Well it's over and done. Have to give the weather gurus at channel 4 out of Columbus some kudos for nailing the forecast a week out as you couldn't...
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Last post by Mike Q
Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:22 am
Marshall's night sky this week.

Last post by KingClinton « Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:14 am

by KingClinton » Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:14 am

We have posted this weeks topic here:

Let us know what you think in the replies!
Hope you find something to add to your observing lists.

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Last post by KingClinton
Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:14 am
Digital Sidereal Clock

Last post by Graeme1858 « Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:05 pm
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by Flyhigh7 » Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:50 pm

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I've been looking for a digital Sidereal Clock that I can program in my location and it would always display the current Sidereal time at my zenith....

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This doesn't help the IOS people, but there is an app for android called Astro Clock. Gives local. true solar, and sidereal times. Also sun, moo ,...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:05 pm
F300M telescope

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:43 pm
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by Allan » Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:35 am

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I am new to this site and telescopes so please bear with me. I purchased the above scope from temu and couldn't get it to work so took it to our...

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Hello Allan,

I had never heard of Temu site until now.
After looking at the various telescopes there I would strongly suggest that you try to get...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:43 pm
Looking for first telescope

Last post by AstroBee « Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:23 am
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by MattDI » Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:11 pm

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Hi all,

I’m very new to stargazing and telescopes in general, however I’m a keen physics and astronomy nerd. I am looking to get my first telescope,...

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Dave makes a very, very good point. Our club has loaner scopes that they will loan to members in good standing. All you have to do is show a...

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Last post by AstroBee
Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:23 am
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge for April 2023

Last post by kt4hx « Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:22 pm

by kt4hx » Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:22 pm

The latest edition of the TSS Monthly DSO Challenge is up and running for your perusal and observing and imaging pleasure. I hope you will stop in at...

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Last post by kt4hx
Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:22 pm
Tasco T9F Help!

Last post by Richard « Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:50 pm
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by Darkraider » Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:29 am

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Hello all!
I inherited this vintage scope from my neighbor. Not having any knowledge about how it functions. I have always been curious about...

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Best to look at CN many know that scope , I had one many Years ago and unfortunately was poor compared to the 10TE and 7TE I had then , so did not...

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Last post by Richard
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:50 pm
Need help setting up Celestron 127EQ with missing parts

Last post by Graeme1858 « Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:04 am
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by RamJacCorp » Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:54 am

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I just received a used Celestron 127EQ, and am extremely excited. Problem is, it has no tripod or equatorial mount hardware, so I don't know if I'll...

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I just received a used Celestron 127EQ, and am extremely excited.

My first telescope was a 127 EQ Bird Jones Newtonian and whilst the quality...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:04 am
Grab and Go definition

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:55 pm
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by Mike Q » Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:03 pm

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On another forum you see great arguments on what exactly is a grab and go telescope. Should it be something you can just grab and walk out the door...

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Since I don't travel to dark sites very often, GnG for me is a one-hand carry out the back door with the ability to start observing within a couple...

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:55 pm
OhMyGod I Dropped My Barlow Into the Mud!!!

Last post by AntennaGuy « Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:24 am
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by hosshead » Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:25 am

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This is right up there with the sneezing. 😕

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My condolences. Ultimately, there are only two practical solutions to this problem: (1) Don't drop the Barlow lens in the mud, and (2) be rich enough...

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Last post by AntennaGuy
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:24 am
Thermal or Infrared Imaging

Last post by OzEclipse « Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:43 pm
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by Flyhigh7 » Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:15 pm

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I apologize if this is a stupid question but I've been wondering if any amateur astronomers play around with thermal of maybe infrared imaging...

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The water vapour in the Earth's atmosphere very effectively filters and blocks IR. So deep sky IR is a waste of time regardless of the sensitivity of...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:43 pm
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge for March 2023

Last post by kt4hx « Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:11 pm

by kt4hx » Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:11 pm

The latest edition of the TSO Monthly DSO Challenge is posted (below link) for your reading and observing/imaging pleasure. I hope you will take a...

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Last post by kt4hx
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:11 pm
SkySafari 7 Pro

Last post by Mike Q « Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:19 am
Replies: 11
by Flyhigh7 » Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:26 pm

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I'm new to SkySafari and just purchased version 7 Pro. I was playing around with it and I noticed the default for showing Comets and Satellites was...

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i assume this is more then enough tablet?
Yes.

Thank you

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Last post by Mike Q
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:19 am
TSS Classifieds

Last post by helicon « Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:26 pm
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by atl613 » Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:11 pm

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No one buys/sells on this site? Or am I missing something?

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Yes they do but items are removed from the topic after they are sold. Feel free to post your stuff.

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Last post by helicon
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:26 pm
Travel Scope

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:02 pm
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by Mike Q » Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:30 am
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So here is my delema. I need a travel scope. Something that breaks down easily and fits easily in the trunk of a car. What am i going to be using it...

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Star parties in Ohio, they really arent a thing. There is the one over at the Warren Rupp Observatory but the timing never works out to go to that...
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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:02 pm
Eclipse in April: To scope or not to scope?

Last post by Mike Q « Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:24 am
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by gregl » Thu Oct 19, 2023 4:50 am
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Forgive me if this is the wrong forum but I couldn't think of where else to put it. But having been to three eclipses now, two annular and one total,...

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I'm personally kinda jazzed that the comet might be naked eye visible and maybe we can see it DURING THE DAY at totality, and not too far from the...
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Last post by Mike Q
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:24 am
Excellent Astronomy Tools Link

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:29 am
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by Flyhigh7 » Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:25 am

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I was on the phone with Celestron Tech support today talking about how to use the handset and Sky Portal to slew the Telescope using the mount motors...

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Way cool thanks for sharing !

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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:29 am
LOOK OUT I ACTUALLY SAW THE SUN OVER OHIO!!!

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:20 pm
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by hosshead » Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:29 pm

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...after like, A YEAR of dull grey SAD inducing featureless cloud cover.

MIGHT EVEN SEE JUPITER TONIGHT!!!*

Thank goodness those hiccups have...

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We have had a few nice days here in Ohio, bonus days for February to be sure. I have actually had 2 decent sessions this month so far. I am hoping...

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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:20 pm
Noting the sky conditions for your log

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:13 pm
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by Flyhigh7 » Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:18 am

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I used to keep a log of the objects I viewed showing date, time, location, Object name, Object Description, Equipment/Eyepiece used, Observational...

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I start with the current location of the jet stream. Its been parked right on us for weeks now. That is usually strike one. Then i sneak a peak at...

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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:13 pm

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