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Polar alignment using a polar scope.

Last post by Sky Tinker « Tue Dec 27, 2022 3:51 am
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by Gordon » Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:23 pm

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Back in the beginning of my astronomy adventure. I had a Skywatcher EQ5 mount. This required using a polar scope to do a polar alignment. These days...

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I have both polar-scopes, one with the old, the other with the new, and either one for my Meade LX70, an EQ5-class mount...

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Last post by Sky Tinker
Tue Dec 27, 2022 3:51 am
Filter question

Last post by dandva « Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:43 am
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by dandva » Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:48 am

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Hi all....question..I bought a used EP Filter which arrived today.....I noticed that the filter glass is a bit loose.....we have been socked in with...

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Got to test the loose filter for about an hour tonight......all is well......I. saw the Orion Nebula.....wow how cool......I'm not going to mess with...

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Last post by dandva
Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:43 am
Telescope giveaway

Last post by Razz « Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:53 pm

by Razz » Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:53 pm

I have no idea where to put this so I put it in this section. Feel free to move it. Many of you may already know but wanted to share anyway. Ed Ting...

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Last post by Razz
Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:53 pm
Explore Scientific pop up observatory

Last post by Razz « Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:47 pm
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by Razz » Sun Dec 04, 2022 4:34 am

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Anyone have any experience/knowledge of these?

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It looks like you have a good plan that will meet your needs. If you go ahead with it in the spring keep us updated. It is aways fun and educational...

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Last post by Razz
Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:47 pm
Tighten a sloppy focuser?

Last post by GCoyote « Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:29 am
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by GCoyote » Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:28 pm

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I already have a couple Newts, and a Mak, and I was out scouting for spare parts when I saw this in a clearance pile

I had to use a Swiffer to...

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Sweet!

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Last post by GCoyote
Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:29 am
10" Dob on Costco

Last post by Sky Tinker « Sun Nov 27, 2022 4:01 am
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by SkyHiker » Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:10 pm

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This looks like a great starter (and beyond) telescope for a very friendly price. I don't know if the link works and is the same everywhere, I had to...

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Is the minimum membership fee, $60 I believe, required to order the kit from their site online?

EDIT: Belay that, as non-members can purchase the...

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Last post by Sky Tinker
Sun Nov 27, 2022 4:01 am
Is this a good telescope

Last post by jrkirkham « Fri Nov 18, 2022 2:30 pm
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by king50 » Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:09 pm

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Hi,
I'm seeing this telescope being sold on FB. It comes with two eye pieces. The tube is 21 round. So, it's a 6 reflector. The price is $65. Is this...

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It looks like a good deal to me. I had a 6 dob. I really liked that thing. It was large and bright enough to show me both solar system and deep sky...

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Last post by jrkirkham
Fri Nov 18, 2022 2:30 pm
Would appreciate your opinion

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:06 pm
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by layer-motor » Wed Nov 16, 2022 7:52 pm

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I just joined this group as I am considering buying a telescope for Xmas and wanted to know your opinions on a couple of models. I am looking around...

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I think the big question for any beginner is if the hobby will stick or not. So, ideally, one want to get a decent inexpensive scope to try it out....

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:06 pm
Looking for a Refractor

Last post by planecrazzzy « Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:02 pm
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by planecrazzzy » Fri Oct 14, 2022 5:28 pm
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I'm looking to buy my FIRST refractor...
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I'll want to try astrophotography with it...

So I'm thinking THIS model might fit a beginner?
It will...

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A Song that describes my new Girl...
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Gotta Flyy.
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Last post by planecrazzzy
Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:02 pm
Binoviewers for Moon and planets

Last post by davesellars « Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:01 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:24 pm

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It is the planets season now and I see many reports from folks enjoying Jupiter and Saturn views. Mars is getting close to opposition and I...

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I concur... Binoviewers for me have had a dramatic effect on viewing the planets and Moon. Unfortunately, Saturn is now too low for viewing but...

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Last post by davesellars
Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:01 pm
Beginner question about planets.

Last post by KathyNS « Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:54 pm
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by Jnicholes » Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:42 pm

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Hi everyone,

I have not been on for a while, a lot has been going on here. Haven’t had much of a chance to do astrophotography in a while.

I have a...

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I think I will try that sometime when the skies are clear for several days.

Don't worry about needing several clear nights in a row. You will get...

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Last post by KathyNS
Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:54 pm
Just my luck...

Last post by Juno16 « Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:38 pm
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by Razz » Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:30 pm

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For the last month, the weekends have been good for me to do some solar viewing. This morning it was sunny and warm. Later in the morning I received...

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The atmospheric deities have no concept of monetary value so a € 5 ground cover is the same as a € 5,000 mount.
Sacrifice a old Huygens or Ramsden...

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Last post by Juno16
Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:38 pm
Day light saving

Last post by Mirrorgirl « Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:01 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:33 am

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HI

Is it still daylight saving my scope won't seem to get on target it was fine a couple of weeks ago can someone help please.

Thanks

Rhoda

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On most mounts (I don't know the AVX, specifically, but I believe this applies), you don't change the time zone. In the UK, the time zone would be...

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Last post by Mirrorgirl
Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:01 pm
AVX - Wi-Fi - Wow

Last post by planecrazzzy « Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:29 am

by planecrazzzy » Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:29 am

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After loading the apps... The phone one, is kind of cool ...and I'll take advantage of it when I can.
But Chad can't operate the phone , he needs...

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Last post by planecrazzzy
Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:29 am
Magnification on Jupiter, yes, yes or no, no?

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Nov 03, 2022 5:00 pm
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by John Baars » Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:59 am
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Novice amateurs are often lured in advertisements by the astronomical magnifications offered by the small instrument.
That this is not always...

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Any planetary/lunar enthusiast should consider binoviewers. It could be a bit of hassle to configure BV setup, but it worth the troubles.
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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Nov 03, 2022 5:00 pm
StarSense Autoalign / AVX

Last post by planecrazzzy « Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:39 pm
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by planecrazzzy » Sat Oct 29, 2022 11:32 am

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After finding a place to mount the StarSense Camera , it was time to test it out.
I used my 6 Newtonian.
I collimated it , but never aliened the...

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Hi PC,

Sounds like you are doing well, despite the usual troublesome tidbits. All normal growing pains.
Forgive me if I missed it, but did I see...

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Last post by planecrazzzy
Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:39 pm
Lesson Learned

Last post by JayTee « Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:45 pm
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by Doodlebug » Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:05 am

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I prepared all week for my chance when the clouds would clear long enough to give me a view of the night sky.
I familiarized myself with the scope,...

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How do i add my scope to profile, and change binoculars to telescope in my profile
Go here

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:45 pm
Newbie with Celestron 6SE, Filters??

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:27 am
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by FlaSky » Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:13 pm

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Hi,
New set up here 6SE. I do get the power adapter since I heard the mechanism will operate better.
I’d like to get some filters for Sun, Moon, etc....

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The Baader ND5 solar film is a excellent way to start solar observing, you can make a filter easily with it as Greg shows.
A dewshield is a must...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:27 am
All New Telescope Owners -- Please Read!

Last post by FlaSky « Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:37 pm
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by JayTee » Sun May 12, 2019 10:46 pm
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Hello to all the new and lucky telescope owners,

Please use your telescope for the very first time during the day.

All of the following information...

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I Will definitely keep this in mind and practice this beginning tomorrow with my new Celestron 6SE.
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Last post by FlaSky
Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:37 pm
Unboxing pictures ...OR

Last post by planecrazzzy « Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:50 pm
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by planecrazzzy » Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:56 am

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Ok.. I log stuff... a lot of you guys do to.
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So , Digital , I can always delete the pictures I don't want , ...Light , angle , whatever , I...

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When I bought it from Amazon , I thought it was from the company , not a dealer.
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I haven't had any problem with B&H... Usually they ship fast.

I...

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Last post by planecrazzzy
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:50 pm
Filters for Newtonian & Refractor

Last post by SkyHiker « Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:29 pm
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by planecrazzzy » Sat Oct 22, 2022 1:34 pm

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Ok, There's more,
Also, they need to be for Visual now and AP later.
So I'm looking for a few of those narrow bands? Are they any good for Visual?...

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You may want to search for iPolar vs Polemaster. I saw the iPolar in action once and was kind of blown away with how quick and easy it was, like some...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:29 pm
Collimation Issue

Last post by Razz « Sun Oct 23, 2022 7:28 pm
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by Razz » Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:57 pm

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I just collimated my AD10. I used a collimation cap and Cheshire. As this is my first time, I followed Astro Baby's tutorial. The secondary mirror...

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You rotated your laser and it stayed in the same spot so your laser is fine. Trust it, especially for collimating the secondary. You backed out for...

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Last post by Razz
Sun Oct 23, 2022 7:28 pm
Solar viewing.

Last post by Baurice « Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:30 am
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by Razz » Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:10 pm

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I have recently gotten into viewing our Sun. I'm thinking about buying this scope but wanted opinions first....Is it worth it or can I somehow modify...

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I have the Coronado PST and its performance has deteriorated after time but some of the issues may be to do with my compact digital cameras packimg...

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Last post by Baurice
Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:30 am
AVX broken plastic/12V outlet

Last post by planecrazzzy « Mon Oct 17, 2022 3:27 pm
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by planecrazzzy » Sun Oct 16, 2022 12:54 pm

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I don't know how... The Tri-pod and Mount were put aside with a plastic dust cover...
The 12V was left connected , just wrapped the cord for moving...

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I'm new here , please let me know where that will be when you post it.
Most of the time they give details of the equipment used...
and I'm still...

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Last post by planecrazzzy
Mon Oct 17, 2022 3:27 pm
Fooled by Aldebaran (a true beginner's story)...

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:38 pm
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by ewomack » Sat Oct 15, 2022 9:38 pm

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Yesterday evening, I looked at Stellarium and saw the Moon and Mars in an irresistible alignment. The temperature had fallen to 35°F and I had just...

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That's great experience! You have learned first hand that to positively ID celestial target one need to confirm that you are in the right field of...

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Sat Oct 15, 2022 11:38 pm

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