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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
Celestial Equator is changing?

Last post by KathyNS « Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:57 pm
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by jimhebert » Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:18 pm

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Hi:
I have noticed on my celestial Software, Cartes du Ciel, that the Celestial Equator has been moving downward through the centuries. For example,...

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The celestial equator is not moving downwards . There is no up or down in space. It is a great circle and. like all great circles in the sky...

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Last post by KathyNS
Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:57 pm
Using a DSLR instead of telescope

Last post by Baurice « Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:33 pm
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by Bearcatrp » Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:18 am

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Considering selling my equipment and going the DSLR route. The DSLR can be dual purposes vs a telescope. Don’t use my telescope much this past year....

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Those who follow my blog will know that I've spent a lot of time experimenting with a DSLR at focal lengths from 18mm to 300mm.

In order of...

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Last post by Baurice
Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:33 pm
Geomagnetic storm question.

Last post by Baurice « Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:19 pm
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by Jnicholes » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:12 am

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Apparently, there was a G4 geomagnetic storm last night, and I didn’t know it. According to the article,...

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We've been clouded out for the auroras in south west England but the solar disc is teeming with sunspots.

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Last post by Baurice
Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:19 pm
Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Mount

Last post by messier 111 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:08 pm
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by modelsbynight » Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:46 pm

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I just got notified that the Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Mount is in stock and wondering if it is worth it to buy.

I have been planning on doing Photography...

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Hello modelsbynight. The Sky-Watcher EQM-35 mount that you linked to is very much like the Celestron CG4 mount that came with my Omni XLT150R...

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Last post by messier 111
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:08 pm
SE Pa.

Last post by Ylem « Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:01 pm
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by edsmx5 » Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:48 pm

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There is a public viewing event this Wednesday, March 8( yes, I'm sure they know, its a full moon) at Anderson Farm Park outside of Collegville, Pa.,...

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Hopefully in a few months we will be living in southern NJ so in the future that would be a possibility.

You might be interested in NEAF, it's on...

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Last post by Ylem
Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:01 pm
Eclipse Day Activities

Last post by Jeeper « Sat Mar 04, 2023 11:07 pm

by Jeeper » Sat Mar 04, 2023 11:07 pm

I just got the April issue of S&T. There is a great article about the 8 Apr 24 eclipse. Judging from the maps, the path of totality will pass right...

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Last post by Jeeper
Sat Mar 04, 2023 11:07 pm
Reducer Stuck

Last post by Jockinireland « Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:55 pm
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by hatflyer » Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:48 pm

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The reducer that screws into the scope is too tight to unscrew. Any ideas on that? It's odd because I'm the 1 who screwed it in, but now I can't...

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find your softest sole shoes and jam the stuck ring face first onto the sole and twist. Hasn't failed me yet. That is so retro it's awesome. I will...

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Last post by Jockinireland
Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:55 pm
Planetary conjunction

Last post by jimhebert « Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:46 pm
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by jimhebert » Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:48 pm

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What is the maximum degrees of separation between 2 planets before they are in conjunction? Is there a formula using RA and Declination or an online...

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Thank You.

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Last post by jimhebert
Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:46 pm
Explore Scientific FirstLight/Purchase move!

Last post by rickclark28 « Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:28 pm
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by rickclark28 » Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:49 pm
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Exhausted searching for new scope. Giving myself a deadline.
*I may just order the 102mm Explore Scientific FirstLight refractor and take my chances....

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High Point Scientific is a good company to purchase telescopes and accessories. Don't hold it against them because the manufacturer isn't shipping...
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Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:28 pm
View finder problem.

Last post by David J « Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:36 pm
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by David J » Thu Feb 16, 2023 1:07 am

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Please help I have a second hand Sky-Watcher BK 1309 telescope. When I look through the eyepiece the image is upside down (normal) but the image runs...

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Since this is a newtonian, I have to wonder if what he is seeing is a bad mirror mis-alignment and that his visual field is not round and he is...

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Last post by David J
Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:36 pm
Televue Powermate question

Last post by Thefatkitty « Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:16 am
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by Thefatkitty » Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:36 am

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Hey all,

I recently saved my pennies and purchased a Powermate 1.25 at 2.5X. I wanted to use this for AP with my DSLR on the Sun in white light with...

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Hi Mark
I can help you with visual, but with AP you are on your own. :)

For visual you should insert the powermate into diagonal and EP into...

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Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:16 am
Need Help with Alignment

Last post by jlw9406 « Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:19 am
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by jlw9406 » Sun Oct 23, 2022 1:35 am
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Hello, I have purchased a Celestron SE8 Telescope. I've read the manual until i think i can quote it, and I still cannot get it to align properly not...

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Ladies and Gentlemen , first, thank you all for the suggestions and tips to help me with my issue. To me it was a real pain in the tuckus and I...
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Last post by jlw9406
Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:19 am
The moon in daylight

Last post by gregl « Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:28 am
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by gregl » Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:28 am

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I was working outside today building a shed to replace the termite-eaten one over the pressure tank for our well when I looked up to see the moon...

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Looks great, Steve. It's amazing what can be done with simple equipment added to talent by the photographer.

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Last post by gregl
Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:28 am
Eyepiece tightness question.

Last post by gregl « Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:39 am
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by MaxBlancke » Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:54 am

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Another dumb question.
While trying to set up my Nextron 8i, I noticed that my diagonal, barlow, and eyepieces were all pretty loose fits....

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Although you are on track to a solution, for others reading, Baader makes a series of eyepiece clamps and adaptors that look like they would solve...

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Last post by gregl
Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:39 am
Extreme long shot question

Last post by Jnicholes « Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:20 pm
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by Jnicholes » Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:07 pm

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Hi guys,

I have a long shot question.

I was going through my astronomy photos, when I stumbled upon a photo I took of M42 Orion Nebula and M43 De...

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I already know now it was not a comet. We figured that out on December 9, 2022, when the last post was made.

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Last post by Jnicholes
Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:20 pm
Targets for Beginners?

Last post by Baurice « Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:43 am
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by GCoyote » Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:19 pm

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The article seems pretty reasonable. What do some you more experienced observers think?

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Another thing to consider is color sensitivity of the observer and the experience detecting slight color variations. The colors are washed out at...

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Last post by Baurice
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:43 am
A Very Good Visual Simulator

Last post by JayTee « Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:57 am

by JayTee » Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:57 am

messier 111 has found a very good simulator to calibrate your observing expectations.

See this post, go to the link and use the advanced telescope...

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Last post by JayTee
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:57 am
Need Advice Please!

Last post by OzEclipse « Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:27 am
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by NolaGal888 » Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:44 pm

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Hello, I'm new here and not sure if this is the best place to post, but here goes.

I have a 1990s era Orion ShortTube 4.5 EQ It has the tripod,...

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Hi Nola,

Your post is confusing whether you want to pursue visual observing, photography, portable telescope or all three?

Most astronomy hobbyists...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:27 am
Worth the risk?

Last post by Baurice « Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:20 pm
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by Jnicholes » Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:49 pm

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Hi everyone,

I’m going to get straight to the point. Take a look at this photo.

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I want to go out and...

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I got it on Jan 30th with my DSLR. Cloud rolled in before I could zoom in with a longer focal length but I got it!

With most comets in binocular...

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Last post by Baurice
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:20 pm
Best space pix of 2022

Last post by Juno16 « Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:26 am
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by gregl » Sat Dec 24, 2022 11:23 pm

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Here's a nice CNN page on the best space pix of 2022. Some have been widely reported, some perhaps not. But it was certainly a good year:

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Spectacular images, thanks!

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Last post by Juno16
Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:26 am
What telescope should I pick?

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:08 am
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by UnityLover » Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:14 am
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I am interested in this hobby, but I dont have a high budget. Are any of these telescopes good for this hobby?

shorturl.at/eQR36

shorturl.at/OPUX3

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How is the Orion Spaceprobe 130ST working out?
*I have been looking at this thread to gain some insight on getting a better telescope.
*Decided to...
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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:08 am
Seeing the Pleiades and the Police in the same night...

Last post by gregl « Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:07 am
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by ewomack » Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:15 pm

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Things have a way of becoming more interesting. After viewing the luminous moon, along with some of the easier planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter,...

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When we notified our school contact and mentioned what happened, they reply was you should have been OK and approved . Sheesh.

Well you know...

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Last post by gregl
Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:07 am
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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Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:43 am

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