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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
Cataracts and the Amateur Astronomer.

Last post by gregl « Wed Sep 27, 2023 1:33 am
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by Gordon » Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:16 pm

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We are posting the following information. Since it's a medical procedure that many of us have either gone through or probably will in the future, we...

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I found the Sky and Telescope article and it is the same as the link above.

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Wed Sep 27, 2023 1:33 am
Help with identifying Star next to Venus

Last post by messier 111 « Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:55 pm
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by Flyhigh7 » Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:10 pm

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In the early morning I'm seeing Venus bright in the sky maybe 20 degrees above the horizon to the east. And right next to it is another bright object...

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I had this operation on my right eye, I put a link on a post I made on this subject.
For me it was a success all round.
The lens I got is made for...

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Last post by messier 111
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:55 pm
question about Scope in light polluted areas

Last post by Flyhigh7 « Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:28 pm
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by Flyhigh7 » Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:13 pm
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I used to have a nice 6 Reflector back in Florida but got married and that was the end of that. LOL

Thinking of getting a new scope but now I live...

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I know what you mean. I once lived in the approach path to Kennedy Airport. They were non stop. Thank God I wasn't into Astronomy then.
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Last post by Flyhigh7
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:28 pm
Advice for telescope mount control

Last post by StarBru « Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:31 pm
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by StarBru » Fri Sep 15, 2023 3:58 am

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Hi, I'm hoping anyone can give me advice on how to do the following:

I'm wanting to control my Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro mount with an app such as...

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I just bought the Skywatcher Wifi Dongle. Thanks, everyone, for your advice and input. Can't wait to try it out!

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Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:31 pm
Comet question.

Last post by Jnicholes « Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:00 pm
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by Jnicholes » Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:14 pm

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Hi everyone,

I have a simple question. I took 32 pictures at 8:08 PM on 09/15/2023 of comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura. This is the result of all 32...

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Awesome, thanks for letting me know. That was puzzling me until just now.

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Last post by Jnicholes
Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:00 pm
Telescope suggestions?

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:06 pm
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by HarryPotter69 » Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:35 pm

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someone suggest me a good telescope and must be cheap

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Two words that don't go together, astronomy and cheap. Don't despair are there are ways to do this hobby on a budget. First find a astro club and go...

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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:06 pm
Polaris as alignment star?

Last post by John Baars « Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:36 am
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by gregl » Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:54 am

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On this thread in post #16, AstroBee says not to use Polaris as an alignment star. But on another forum there is a thread where many folks do use it...

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An alt-az mount has no knowledge of its orientation until you start to align it, unlike an EQ mount which can assume it is polar aligned. It can only...

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Last post by John Baars
Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:36 am
hi! Beginner with questions here

Last post by Gordon « Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:50 pm
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by majorclanger » Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:16 pm
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Hi all,
just had a telescope bought for me by the family for a milestone birthday and loving what I can see so far, caught a glimpse of Saturn the...

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It’s very difficult to remotely determine a problem. I’m truly sorry you feel we have failed you in our responses. Hopefully you will be able to...
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Last post by Gordon
Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:50 pm
Utilizing the iOptron AZ Mount Pro for Solar Astronomy

Last post by Gordon « Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:53 pm
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by PwrHsePro » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:11 pm

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Hi all!

My primary use for the subject mount that I have just purchased is Solar Outreach. I have not had the opportunity to try it yet, but how do...

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Be sure to tell us how your outreach goes!

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Last post by Gordon
Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:53 pm
Not sure where to start in this hobby?

Last post by helicon « Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:30 pm
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by Ozman » Thu May 16, 2019 2:30 am
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You've always been fascinated by the night sky, and dreamed of owning your own telescope, and now you're ready to take that plunge!

But where do I...

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Hi and welcome to the forums.
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Last post by helicon
Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:30 pm
TSS Bi-monthly DSO Challenge for September/October 2023 is now posted

Last post by kt4hx « Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:57 pm

by kt4hx » Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:57 pm

The latest edition of the TSS Bi-monthly DSO Challenge is now posted for your reading, pursuit and reporting pleasure. Take a look to see which...

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Last post by kt4hx
Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:57 pm
Weird event while attempting photo.

Last post by JayTee « Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:31 am
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by Jnicholes » Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:10 pm

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I have no idea how to explain what happened in this video that I took. Can someone help me figure out what exactly happened? It happened while I was...

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Definitely bugs! No doubt.

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:31 am
Local Astronomy Clubs ect. in central Ohio

Last post by JayTee « Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:09 pm
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by rickclark28 » Fri Nov 25, 2022 6:17 pm

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New to backyard astronomy and having a hard time finding data on local clubs in central Ohio.
Anyone have any recommendations on where to search for...

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Hello Rick,

Welcome to TSS.

You may find this article helpful.

Cheers,

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Last post by JayTee
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:09 pm
An Observing Project - The Shapley-Sawyer Globular Concentration Classes

Last post by kt4hx « Thu Jul 20, 2023 12:57 pm
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by kt4hx » Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:02 pm

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I have submitted an article at the below link for your pursuit and enjoyment. It is focused entirely on globular clusters, and brings to focus the...

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Interesting article(s), Alan. Thanks for educating us. The distinction between some of the classes looks to be pretty slight....a great test for...

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Last post by kt4hx
Thu Jul 20, 2023 12:57 pm
Targets for Beginners?

Last post by Mike Q « Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:38 pm
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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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Mag 10 can be some tough stuff for a beginner. When people get started in this quick and easy wins are the key. So the moon and planets first then go...
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Last post by Mike Q
Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:38 pm
Short tube 80 focuser upgrade

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jul 12, 2023 7:37 pm
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by 10538 » Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:19 pm

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I was recently thinking about purchasing another ST80 short tube refractor and I remembered they come with an 11/2 inch focuser. This is a great...

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I put a Lunt (which I think is the same as a GSO) 2-speed Crayford on my Meade ST80. Made a world of difference IMO. The funny part is the focuser...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Wed Jul 12, 2023 7:37 pm
Grab n Go

Last post by Mike Q « Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:07 pm
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by Raihan » Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:25 pm

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Hello Everyone

Right now i am living in a Bortle 6 City 😔😔😔. My 8 Dob is weeping. To enjoy the stars, i need to get out of city light. Please,...

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While it wont cure all your LP issues have you tried using a broadband filter? I have used them when doing outreach in town and they do help.

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Last post by Mike Q
Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:07 pm
TSS Bi-monthly DSO Challenge for July/August 2023 - globular hunt

Last post by kt4hx « Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:52 pm

by kt4hx » Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:52 pm

The new edition of the TSS Bi-montly DSO Challenge is now posted at the below link. I encourage everyone to give those objects a try that you have...

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Last post by kt4hx
Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:52 pm
Trip to Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin...

Last post by Thefatkitty « Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:57 pm
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by ewomack » Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:09 pm

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Recently, I visited the amazing Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Built in 1897, it once housed a school staffed and attended by some of...

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Nice trip and pics, thanks! I actually checked; it's only a 10 hour drive from me and I've got vacation time...

Good for you on seeing all that and...

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Last post by Thefatkitty
Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:57 pm
C/2023 E1 (ATLAS) question

Last post by kt4hx « Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:57 pm
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by Jnicholes » Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:13 pm

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Hi everyone,

I need some advice. I have a friend from Japan staying at my house. I want to take her stargazing with my telescope sometime. I saw...

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For comets there is also the Comet Observation database:

While cobs.si lists the comet at 9.8, my Sky Tools 4 Pro lists it at 11.7 - so there you...

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Last post by kt4hx
Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:57 pm
Astronomy Video: Meteors

Last post by Baurice « Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:50 pm

by Baurice » Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:50 pm

My latest #astronomy video is available on Youtube:

and TikTok:

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Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:50 pm
New to C8 Astrophotography

Last post by Graeme1858 « Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:11 am
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by Jaspreet164 » Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:29 am

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Good day everyone. I have been in this hobby for about three years now. Recently upgraded to Celestron C8 XLT telescope. Really for galaxy imaging...

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Image train consist of 50mm Celestron adaptor 16.5 spacer and 21mm filter wheel attached directly to ZWO ASI294MM camera.

So if your filter...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:11 am
I can’t edit my signature…

Last post by kt4hx « Sun May 21, 2023 10:51 pm
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by ScopeJunkie » Sun May 21, 2023 1:30 am

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Any reason why I can’t edit my signature?

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I moved this thread as the Beginners forum is a better fit rather than the forum for Astronomy Reports.

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Last post by kt4hx
Sun May 21, 2023 10:51 pm
Two beginner questions

Last post by John Baars « Tue May 09, 2023 9:48 am
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by Jnicholes » Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:00 pm

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Hi everyone,

I have two beginner questions. One is simple, the other is a little more complicated.

I was out last night, attempting to photograph...

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Mars is notorious. Since the planet itself is already red, it appears to have a tendency to smear out the red chromatic error in a refractor at the...

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Tue May 09, 2023 9:48 am

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