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The Great Photography Thread - REVIVED!

Last post by j.gardavsky « Thu Apr 08, 2021 3:45 pm
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by Juno16 » Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:22 pm
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I wanted to try to start this old thread here.
This thread was a cool place to see photos (other than AP) by the forum members.

Iphone pano from a...

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Before snow,

Blume kl.jpg

and after snow,

in snow3.jpg

Thank you for looking,
JG

PS: Click on the pics, if you like
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Thu Apr 08, 2021 3:45 pm
ALL MEMBERS Please read....

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by Gordon » Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:35 pm

Please take a moment to read this and take it to heart……

We (the Admin, Co-Admins and Moderators re: TEAM) Take our jobs very seriously. Back just...

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Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:35 pm
Please read!!!!

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by Gordon » Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:39 am

Over the next few days the team will be moving exsisting COVID-19 topics to this forum. Please help us by NOT posting new information in ANY of the...

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Welcome to the Articles and Reviews forum! (PLEASE READ)

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by Gordon » Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:24 pm

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TSS now has an area for members to post Articles and Reviews.

NOTE: DO NOT POST REVIEW or ARTICLES in this forum section!

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We have had a few instances of new topics being created in the Articles and Reviews forum without prior approval by the TSS team. Those topics have...

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Requesting Your Posting Assistance!

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by JayTee » Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:16 am

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One of the fun jobs of being an administrator is getting to be one of the judges for the monthly AP image contest. We have so many talented imagers...

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Mark, you nailed it.

Steve, if you have an image that you would like to post please go to the astrophotography photos forum and then post your image...

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As a helpful reminder, we have several different board styles which are selectable in the Board Preferences tab in your user control panel. Some of...

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Beginner's Forum Must Reads!

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The links below contain threads that are considered 'stickies'.
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Welcome to TSS.com!

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We are the 'new kids on the block' and hope you will find your astronomy home here! We think you will find an extremely knowledgeable and friendly...

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Thanks to all our Members and the TEAM.

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by Gordon » Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:48 pm

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I need to say this from time to time as I get busy with the behind the scenes stuff and forget (old age is catching up with me!!)

Having been...

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As the new guy around here, I can also say this is a great bunch of people to hang out with. If there's anything I can do to help, I'm glad to assist...

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:15 pm
Report - well, kind of

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:47 pm
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by turboscrew » Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:10 pm

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I put this here, because it has very little to do with actual astronomical objects.

Let this be warning for the newbies that think that big tube and...

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A solution to gettng the tube down to a more comfortable level is to make a pier set into the ground cut to length so that the back of the telescope...

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Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:47 pm
What have you been up to lately?

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I post this for two of my own reasons, and wonder if you've been doing the same...

I am sooo bored lately with all this, and have been doing things...

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While at Misano last year the track temperature was between 49°C and 51°C.
If there was ever a time that I wanted to melt that was it.
That...
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Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:36 pm
Clean, fun jokes... the tradition continues

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quote of the day, mostly related to astronomy.

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LET'S BEGIN ,

Man must rise above the Earth—to the top of the atmosphere and beyond—for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he...

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Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge, which is power; religion gives man wisdom, which is control. Science deals...
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Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:42 pm
Weather

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We were having a relatively mild summer, here, until last week.

I went to the high desert last Friday (el. 3000ft.) to ride my off-road motorcycle....

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Pollen storms 😆
I've got to keep my gear inside for awhile.
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Last post by Ylem
Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:40 pm
is this normal for my vision or not? night sky appearance to naked eye.

Last post by turboscrew « Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:23 pm
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by realflow100 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:08 pm

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When I look up at the night sky naked eye on a perfectly clear night with no moon. and wait for a few minutes for my eyes to adjust the night sky is...

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Count me in. I too see usually bluish sky. In the east, there is always a orangish/purplish light pollution. I see that same colour all over if it's...

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:23 pm
Hi everyone!

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by omeek » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:15 pm
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Hey gang! Long time no see. Since I have been away from astronomy the last couple of years I figured I better reintroduce myself and say hello to all...

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Hi Oliver!
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Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:17 pm
Mount

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:16 pm
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by tomthetank » Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:33 pm

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Need help please there are different mount brackets this one wasn't listed .using with a HD tripod for now. Wasn't sure if correct thanks in advance....

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Hello Tom, two items.
1. Place the tube clamps in the slotted section so things can move as you will need to find the balance point.
2. You have the...

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:16 pm
email notifications for replies to threads

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by Ben Cartwright SASS » Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:12 pm

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I have never gotten a notification for replies to threads I start or am following. I am pretty sure I am getting PM's to my email but not for regular...

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It may be a terminolgy issue.

phpBB uses the term subscribed rather than 'watched'. You can subscribe to a post or topic by click the subscribe...

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Last post by Gordon
Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:10 pm
iPhone 7 replacement / upgrade?

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:52 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:00 pm

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My workhorse iPhone 7's battery is progressively degrading to the point where charging is becoming a hassle. :Boo:

Anybody have experience /...

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iPhone batts need to be replaced by an Apple Genius at an Apple Store. I'm told, but haven't verified, that the battery and labor are expensive...

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:52 pm
New To "The Sky Searchers"

Last post by mikemarotta « Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:23 pm
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by BaloSurf » Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:45 pm
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I have been an amateur astronomer for about 40 years. Started with the normal little cheap scopes, but very quickly went to the SCTs on wedges by mid...

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Welcome to The Sky Searchers. You bring a lot of experience. We look forward to your insights on the hobby and practice and on your observing reports.
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Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:23 pm
Loooong Win10 update

Last post by Juno16 « Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:42 am
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by SkyHiker » Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:41 pm

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My Win10 update just completed at almost 4 PM. I started it around 10 AM or so (it seems). You may want to disable your BIOS password if you have...

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Sounds very exciting Henk. Always fun to work out the kinks with new equipment. Rarely does it go right the first time (sometimes it does though)....

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:42 am
Overservatortunity?

Last post by turboscrew « Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:37 am
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by turboscrew » Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:38 pm

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What the heck is overservatortunity?
Clear Sky Alert just announced that.

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Yes Turbo, I figured that must have been the info you'd already found. I hadn't.

I thanked Karl and he wrote back again, saying that they will try...

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:37 am
Happy Birthday Doug James (Doug)

Last post by MistrBadgr « Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:55 am
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by Butterfly Maiden » Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:41 am

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:occasion-birthday: Doug.

Have a lovely day.

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Happy Birthday, Doug! :)
Wishing you a pleasant evening with the stars. :sprefac:

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:55 am
Vaccine side effects

Last post by Ylem « Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:06 am
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by pakarinen » Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:47 pm
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My wife, being a healthcare teacher / national examiner, got her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine yesterday. She's fatigued and running a fever of...

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I received my second shot 💉 today 😊

So far no soreness.
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Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:06 am
more complexity in modern human and neanderthal lineages

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