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You have $50 and a choice

Last post by Baurice « Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:34 am
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by desktopgrass » Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:02 pm
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You have $50 burning a hole in your pocket, you have never owned a telescope but you have always been curious.......

Two items for sale locally,...

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I'm lucky as I can hand-hold 15x70 bins but would recommend something like 8x40 or 8x50 for beginners. I once bought a very cheap pair for £4 out of...
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Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:34 am
Zoom Plossl eyepieces and filters

Last post by Baurice « Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:12 am
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by Marcelo F. » Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:59 am

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I have two and a half questions.

Regarding the zoom plossl eyepiece.
Is it worth buying a zoom super plossl eyepiece (like this one: ) over a super...

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IMO zoom eyepieces normally introduce more chromatic aberration, adding to that caused by the atmosphere and telescope objective.

However, if you...

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Last post by Baurice
Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:12 am
Reflector R&P Focuser 0.965 v 1.25

Last post by OzEclipse « Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:59 pm
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by johnsonmay » Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:05 pm

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Hello
I'm trying to get to grips with the kit I acquired at a scout jumble sale and hope this forum can answer a couple of basic questions. The R&P...

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0.965 eyepieces were common in the 1960's and early 1970's. By the late 70's, 1.25 eyepieces became the preferred size. Today, 2 eyepieces dominate...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:59 pm
Koronus Electronic 500

Last post by StevieG « Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:55 pm
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by StevieG » Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:06 pm

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Hi Lads and lasses,

I realise that you More Experienced operators have seen this message a thousand times at least. It's about this Sad Old Git...

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Hi ARock. I think that both you and me have been thinking along the same lines of thought!

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Last post by StevieG
Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:55 pm
Attach a picture to post.

Last post by Apollo69s « Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:56 pm
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by Apollo69s » Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:28 pm

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Cant you attach a picture to a post when , you make a quick reply,,,,? or have missed something..?.but when starting a topic theres a attachment...

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The reply button ,now the attachment button come up..very god,,now thats work....

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Last post by Apollo69s
Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:56 pm
New and looking for a telescope

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:55 pm
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by L1mit3d » Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:07 am

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Hello guys for some reason my first post didnt post for some reason so I will be shortening it this time lol

So I am new to astronomy I am looking...

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Hello and welcome, binoculars are a good way to start viewing while saving for a good package.
Here is a good site for used equipment, click on...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:55 pm
Understanding the Magnitude Scale

Last post by Makuser « Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:25 pm

by Makuser » Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:25 pm

Hi Gordon. I wasn't sure where to place this. It is of great help to the new amateur astronomers on here, yet has some historic and mathematical...

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Last post by Makuser
Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:25 pm
A little lost on what to look for

Last post by frazier « Fri Nov 01, 2019 2:23 pm
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by allisonribeiro » Mon Oct 28, 2019 6:57 pm

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Howdy there.

After returning to the hobby I have found myself a little lost on what targets to pursue...

I've seen most of the AF.net southern...

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I often admire sketches but I am the worst person at drawing skills I've ever seen. I suspect my 9 months old son will soon match my drawing...

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Last post by frazier
Fri Nov 01, 2019 2:23 pm
No Solar tracking Synscan Wifi App?

Last post by Markmjm « Fri Nov 01, 2019 3:46 am
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by Cliff » Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:00 am

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Seems strange I have solar tracking on the handset but when using the Wifi Synscan App with my AZEQ6 there is a warning about using a solar telescope...

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These pictures bring back memories. The last time I looked at the sun through a telescope was when I was a teenager, (mid 1970's). I had a small...

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Last post by Markmjm
Fri Nov 01, 2019 3:46 am
Best Light Pollution Filter visual and some AP?

Last post by Cliff « Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:46 pm
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by Cliff » Wed Oct 30, 2019 2:59 am

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Looking for something that might help with claimed Bortle 6 skies bright urban think there worse than that ,

What would be a good all round filter...

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Thanks for giving me a few suggestions , UHC was one I was thinking of but seems there is no one filter does all. Have to research the L-Pro one....

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Last post by Cliff
Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:46 pm
Synscan Wifi Dongle with Skysafari Pro 6 ? etc..

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:48 pm
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by Cliff » Wed Oct 30, 2019 2:52 am

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Hoping there is an answer,

I have a working AZEQ6 mount now :Astronomer1: and (Tasco) sent me a Synscan Wifi dongle which works well with the...

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why can't I connect to the Wifi Dongle?

Sounds like a great country and western lament.

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:48 pm
No the other right.....

Last post by KathyNS « Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:23 am
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by Astroglide65 » Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:30 pm

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Hello everybody,
Last year I came across an article the talked about slewing up and right to center an object. I don't remember if they were talking...

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The purpose is to pre-load the gears so that there is no backlash to be taken up when the mount starts tracking. You do that by moving it in the...

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Last post by KathyNS
Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:23 am
Finder vs guuide scope

Last post by bladekeeper « Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:16 am
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by wb5hqh » Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:30 pm

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My Skywatcher ed80 has a 8×50 RA erect-image finderscope. Can this be used as a guidescope and how.

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Seems to me that a RACI would be rather difficult to adapt for guiding. If it had a provision for inserting an eyepiece in lieu of the screw-on type...

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Last post by bladekeeper
Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:16 am
Telescope Recommendations

Last post by Lokifish « Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:02 pm
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by Mack41 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:46 pm

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What’s the best all round telescope I can get for around the £500 mark ?
There’s so much choice out there

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Late to the party, but I'd like to bring up some additional factors I use in trying to determine the best telescope.

Environmental
Do you plan to...

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Last post by Lokifish
Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:02 pm
UFO

Last post by Apollo69s « Sat Oct 26, 2019 9:12 pm
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by taxman0720 » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:54 pm

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Hello. As you know, I am a newbie to this. Also, I have not had a chance to shoot the moon yet, but I will be using all the advice given to me once I...

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Problaby theyre try to make a long term visit,into your brain-- entering throw your eyes,with the help off the light---everything is ok,,calm down...

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Last post by Apollo69s
Sat Oct 26, 2019 9:12 pm
Filters and guiding stuff help please

Last post by TareqPhoto « Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:07 pm
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by TareqPhoto » Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:08 am
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Just got a budget although it is not bad but i have to squeeze it for few items only including one expensive item, so i have to make sure all items i...

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Darn, I told you its been a while. Forgot to enable sharing. Try again. If it doesn't work send me a PM with your email.

Again, doesn't work, i...
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Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:07 pm
Help please - need commercial "stepper motor controller" for home observatory

Last post by wb0gaz « Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:22 am
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by wb0gaz » Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:21 pm

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Hello,

I need help sourcing a commercially-produced stepper motor controller or similar system to use with a friend's home telescope observatory....

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Gordon, KenGS -- thank you both for the quick replies. The reseller link does indeed describe the board that's embedded in the existing project...

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Last post by wb0gaz
Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:22 am
What flashing object did we see last night?

Last post by goldstar « Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:52 pm
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by chicagorandy » Mon May 27, 2019 3:12 pm

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Here in Chicago, IL at about 10:00pm CST in the due southern sky at about 70 degrees above the horizon we could see a bright 'flashing' light in the...

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I was about to comment that Arcturus is below your horizon at this time chicagorandy until I spotted the posting date!
I really think people should...

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Last post by goldstar
Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:52 pm
Christmas telescope recommendations

Last post by Don Alvarez « Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:45 pm
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by mkirk76 » Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:25 pm
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Hello All!

I'm in the market for a telescope for my 7 year old. This will be a Christmas present, and her/my first telescope. My budget is $300, but...

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I think that the StarPro alt-azimuth mount is a better value, in that it will be easier to track an object. Mike Weasner is something of an authority...
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Last post by Don Alvarez
Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:45 pm
sizes off planets solar sustems

Last post by Apollo69s « Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:45 am

by Apollo69s » Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:45 am

You tube have some god and very nice size off planets---and size off solar systems comparsion videos,,that is worth a look--

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Last post by Apollo69s
Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:45 am
Celestron 8SE Slew Question

Last post by gus1911 « Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:50 pm
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by gus1911 » Sat Oct 19, 2019 3:30 pm
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I have a Celestron 8SE that I use only as a portable planet observing scope, so it's only necessary for me to use Solar System Align. The red dot...

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Called Celestron. Tech Support agreed that something was afoul. No way of knowing what was screwed up, she suggested a reset to factory settings. And...
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Last post by gus1911
Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:50 pm
I think I am ready - Going to buy a Zhumell Z8 telescope and Nikon ACULON 16x50 binoculars (I think)

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:53 am
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by smccarthy » Wed Sep 18, 2019 5:10 am

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I think I have picked out my first purchase (that I'll make in a couple of weeks). The Zhumell Z8 Dobsonian telescope and the Nikon Aculon 16x50...

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The Zhumell Z8 seems to be out of stock everywhere now. Is buying the Aperura AD8 the same exact scope ? Or should I wait for the Zhumell Z8 to be...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:53 am
Starting out Questions

Last post by Refractordude « Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:29 pm
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by marcrau » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:47 pm

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So a bit new here finding my feet so I have a few starting out questions.

I know most, if not all of my queries below I will probably find out by...

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Get the best use out of your binoculars, use a tripod and adapter.

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Last post by Refractordude
Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:29 pm
1st Trip to Dark Site - WOW

Last post by PapaFox « Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:56 am
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by starfield » Sat Oct 05, 2019 7:00 pm
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So, just took my rig out to a dark site on the Eastern Sierra's. After fighting light pollution in my urban SoCal skies, I was just blfrown away by...

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So jealous, in a good way, starfield! Where in SoCal are you? I'm in the Valley and @Baskevo is in OC. I'm guessing there's a few more of us here; we...
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Last post by PapaFox
Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:56 am
Collimation Cap

Last post by Sky Tinker « Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:19 am
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by ChrisP90 » Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:20 pm

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Hello All,

Recently received my first scope - a Heritage 130p.
Unfortunately it’s been 10 days and not had a hint of a clear sky since! No surprise...

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Collimation-cap...

The telescope should be illuminated with a diffused light-source...

illumination.jpg

You will then see the entire optical...

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Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:19 am

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