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Sky Safari Pro
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lsintampa »
Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:21 am
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If you purchase Sky Safari Pro for Android thru Google play, can you move / share that app with other Android devices you own????
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And it is the best astro app ever! :D
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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jan 02, 2020 10:52 pm
panning to objects problem
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fendlerjacob »
Wed Jan 01, 2020 12:54 am
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Im using a Celestron Nexstar 8SE. When I align using skyalign, i will select a planet in the solar system to pan to, and when it pans, it stops on...
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From your description it sounds like you have the OTA mounted incorrectly/upside down on the fork arm of the mount. :think:
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Last post by Smitty
Thu Jan 02, 2020 5:28 pm
Polar align app vs Stellarium?
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Larry 1969 »
Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:33 pm
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Happy New Year all!
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The polar scope inverts the image so you need to put Polaris on the other side.
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Last post by Larry 1969
Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:47 pm
First Telescope
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highlander2287 »
Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:39 pm
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Hi,
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Good to know. Thanks.
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Last post by highlander2287
Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:41 pm
Trouble with alignment/finding objects with Celestron Nexstar 8SE
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fendlerjacob »
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:18 pm
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So yesterday i received my Celestron Nexstar 8SE in the mail. I have been having trouble to align it, using multiple methods. I have fixed my finders...
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It could be a few small things, mostly minor but they can add up.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:43 pm
ES AR102 and solar filter.
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Michael131313 »
Mon Dec 30, 2019 7:10 pm
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I have an ES AR102 and have always thought that if I used a solar filter it should be placed as near as possible to the lens with the dew shield...
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Yes there is no resolution loss from having the filter spaced away or close to the telescope lens.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:30 am
Beginner Telescope for Astrophotography?
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krfiske »
Sun Dec 29, 2019 5:47 pm
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Hi there,
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. I will second the above advice and add that $500 will buy a fairly decent optical tube assembly (OTA). ... Lenses can be used in just about any...
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1977 Views
Last post by mikemarotta
Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:35 pm
Precession
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The Gaffer »
Fri Dec 27, 2019 6:03 am
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Hi, first post,
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I think you are understanding it correctly. The poles DO move relative to the stars. (Or the stars move relative to the poles. Same thing...
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2656 Views
Last post by KathyNS
Sun Dec 29, 2019 1:45 pm
Celestron Cometron 21023
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DennyD »
Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:43 pm
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Hello. Does anyone have any experience with the Celestron Cometron 21023 (upgraded version)? I know it has a short 3.95 focal length. I keep seeing...
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Here is a refractor for $100 sold from Lodi California.
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1793 Views
Last post by Refractordude
Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:31 am
Astrophotography enthusiast trying to capture deep sky on a budget
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Krishna Rao »
Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:51 am
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Greetings kind people,
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Let me add that another advantage of a barndoor mechanism is that the arm can easily be made longer than the radius of any EQ mount cog wheel. This...
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2275 Views
Last post by SkyHiker
Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:54 pm
Piggybacking my Celestron Ultima 8?
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Glenbo58 »
Sun Dec 22, 2019 2:22 pm
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So I've got this olden but golden Celestron Ultima 8, this thing is a boat anchor but extremely stable. The Byers clock drive is very accurate.
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Thank you both for your input. The focal reducer is certainly a winner in cost & less bulk. As far as viewing goes would I notice a great deal of...
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1166 Views
Last post by Glenbo58
Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:42 am
Astronomy under your 2019 Christmas tree:
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Smitty »
Wed Dec 25, 2019 7:54 pm
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This is what I found under mine this morning. She knows nothing about the gear or equipment used and is content with the occasional peek through the...
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Cool gifts, everyone! My wife wanted to get me something astro-related for Christmas, but didn't really know anything about what I wanted. So she had...
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2880 Views
Last post by Smitty
Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:46 am
Beginners problems
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RC83 »
Wed Dec 25, 2019 1:10 am
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Is it normal to have problem after problem in this astrophotography game? Could somebody tell me where I'm going wrong please?
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If you are trying to do conventional AP - you are launching into an endeavor which is highly technical and has many failure points. It can take a...
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1953 Views
Last post by mikemarotta
Fri Dec 27, 2019 5:39 pm
Using stop down rings to remove diffraction spikes
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Jockinireland »
Wed Dec 25, 2019 1:32 pm
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I am experimenting with stop down rings to remove diffraction spikes in my images from my 135mm ad (new to me1) 200mm telephoto lenses - imaging with...
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Yes, the shape does matter. I mis-wrote. I was thinking solely in terms of exposure. :doh:
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Last post by gregl
Thu Dec 26, 2019 8:37 pm
Barlow Placement???
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lsintampa »
Wed Dec 25, 2019 3:48 pm
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Still learning, but I have a question about the barlow lens I have.
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Thanks .... 2 diagonal seem logical... Weight shouldn't bea an issue.
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1441 Views
Last post by lsintampa
Thu Dec 26, 2019 1:28 pm
Help Understanding DEC / RA Using Capella as Target
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lsintampa »
Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:28 pm
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I have Stellarium on my computer, and other devices.
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That's right. My old orange C8 on forkmount had a very precise and large RA setting circle and even a Vernier for precise targeting. It was no...
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2918 Views
Last post by John Baars
Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:16 am
Angle calculation doesn't add up....
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kostas_vo »
Mon Dec 23, 2019 4:57 pm
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Hi there!
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Your model is wrong. The math calculations you've done are arithmetically correct but do not model the motion correctly except at two locations on...
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Last post by kostas_vo
Wed Dec 25, 2019 11:38 am
ISS alerts from my phone
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russmax »
Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:20 am
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A few weeks back, I set SkySafari on my phone to give me an alert when the ISS rises, so I can go outside and see it.
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If you go to
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1235 Views
Last post by GCoyote
Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:49 pm
Skymasters ?
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joggerman »
Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:32 pm
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I just noticed that Amazon have the Skymaster 20x80 on offer at £84 delivered.
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Thanks to all for the useful information.
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Last post by Refractordude
Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:55 am
Help with image focusing please!!
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LaurenC0916 »
Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:18 pm
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Ugh im sorry guys but this is gonna be a long post so please bear with me because I really need some help/advice...
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What you are experiencing is normal for a Newtonian or a Bird-Jones telescope. The telescope is designed to produce a focused image right at the end...
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1986 Views
Last post by KathyNS
Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:59 pm
Comet 289P /Blanpain
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Harshil »
Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:31 pm
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This is real or application Bug?
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I noticed that in SS+ a few days ago. I assumed it was a bug and ignore it. The ginormous tail across the display is a bit distracting though.
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2012 Views
Last post by pakarinen
Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:17 pm
What telescope to upgrade to...
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Sancefsky »
Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:21 pm
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Thank you for reading! I currently have a Celestron Powerseeker 127eq. I bought Celestrons Bigger Upgrade Kit for eyepiece and filters. Made a huge...
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Thank you for reading! I currently have a Celestron Powerseeker 127eq. I bought Celestrons Bigger Upgrade Kit for eyepiece and filters. Made a huge...
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2863 Views
Last post by mikemarotta
Thu Dec 19, 2019 12:51 pm
Guide camera/scope
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RC83 »
Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:12 pm
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Hi there,
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Thanks guys, I'll have a look at those settings.
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Last post by RC83
Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:35 pm
2019 is gone ... Welcome 2020, so what's next?
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TareqPhoto »
Fri Dec 06, 2019 10:41 am
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Hey all,
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Still thinking about a baby Mak and turning lunatic for part of the month.
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3895 Views
Last post by pakarinen
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:07 pm
Carrying All of This Stuff?
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SpaceCadet65 »
Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:04 pm
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Hi All-
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Another thought - get a plastic toolbox and some extruded foam insulation (green, blue or pink), not the white beadboard stuff. Cut foam to fit box...
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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:04 pm
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