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The Great Photography Thread - REVIVED!

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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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A few images from the morning after I was capturing the Milky Way shot I posted in the astrophotography section.
I love this place! So calm,...
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Gallery problems

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by Gordon » Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:16 pm

Since our recent update we have noticed that the Gallery feature is not allowing new images to be uploaded. You can still view them but attempting to...

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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!

There are a few...

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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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A music thread

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by notFritzArgelander » Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:45 am
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I didn't find one here so here's to start one off.....

The Gypsy Devils

The cymbalom player is pretty impressive....

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A cross arrangement of Brubeck's Take Five and Beethoven's Fur Elise hence Five Elise. :)

Clever.
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102 mm Refractor versus 140 mm Maksutov; Vixen ED102 vs OMC140

Last post by Refractordude « Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:01 am
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by John Baars » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:40 pm

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102 mm Refractor versus 140 mm Maksutov; Vixen ED102 vs OMC140
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102mm refractor versus 140mm Maksutov Vixen ED102S vs. OMC140...

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A nice review

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:01 am
Officially back into amateur astronomy

Last post by Ylem « Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:59 am
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:00 pm

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I just officially bought my new Bushnell Falcon 10x50 binos! I know it's just a start, (well actually a restart). But I'm in. Yippeee!!

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I love my binoculars, I use them more than my scopes :)

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We are close to having a 1000 members :)

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by Ylem » Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:57 am

:animals-dogrun:

Yep, in just less than a year!!!

It's been a fun first year, thanks to all :dance:

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The Biggest Ways People Waste Money

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Audio Books

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by Don Quixote » Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:20 pm

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I am a long time subscriber to Audible .
I used to spent hours in my Van and can consume a lot of books in a month.

Lately, since 2 weeks now, I...

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I am a long time subscriber to Audible .
I used to spent hours in my Van and can consume a lot of books in a month.

Lately, since 2 weeks now, I...

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:50 am
The Failure of Money

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:44 am
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by Refractordude » Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:41 pm

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I personally think in the long run things will work out just fine. However, I am not that knowledgeable of things economic. What do you think the...

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PS Gingrich and Clinton dismantling of Glass Steagall in 1999 is the date which marks the death of well regulated capitalism in the US. The sickness...

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Hello

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by BlueThumb » Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:00 pm

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Hi Everyone
Total nube here infact i havent got anything at the moment accept a pair of birdwatching binoculars to watch the ISS come over my...

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Welcome Tony,

Thanks for joining the TSS forums. It's a great group here, everyone is so helpful and friendly.
You will do great here and there is...

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:41 am
Refractors for Dummies question

Last post by Baurice « Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:33 am
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by The Happy Parrot » Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:53 pm

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Can anyone please share a few simple tips on how to check a refractor's optics? Key word being simple, something I can do at home.
Maybe a star test...

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It is also a good idea to try splitting a few well-known double stars. If you can split the Double Double (Epsilon Lyrae) you are doing well. A 120mm...

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:33 am
Thinking about a scope ... or just to wait???

Last post by TareqPhoto « Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:32 am
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by TareqPhoto » Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:14 pm

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Hi all,

It is really so bad and difficult in this time with many issues and crisis all around and with very tight budget or so bad financial...

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As for stacking Barlows, I have done some lunar and planetary imaging at over 9 metres focal length.

What I have found is that once you get past the...

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:32 am
prospects for antivirals and vaccine

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Recommended Eyepiece(s) - Evostar 120

Last post by Baurice « Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:26 am
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by Jrd15 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:21 pm

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Hello all - first post!

I’ve just bought my first telescope - a Sky-Watcher Evostar 120. It came with 2 stock lenses - 10mm & 25mm. I’m keen to buy...

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Go for a Barlow lens first and then look at the Moonfish Group eyepieces. They have a wide field of view.

I'm sceptical about zoom lenses, as the...

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:26 am
Social Distancing At Its Best!

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:25 am
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by JayTee » Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:56 pm

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NASA Astronaut Bruce McCandless II has the right ideas for social distancing!
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Enjoy,
JT

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:sigh: I did my daily walk today and a lady walking her dog violated social distancing rules. I recoiled since I'm allergic to dogs. :lol:

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:25 am
Half Star?

Last post by Baurice « Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:19 am
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by Hgg42 » Wed Mar 25, 2020 2:30 am

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Hi All,

My first post here. My name is Lucas and I live in Tampa, FL.

Thing is I got a decent telescope as gift from my wife and after a handful...

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Absolutely 100% Venus.

If you keep following it, its phase will decrease but its disc size will grow. As it is bright, a variable polarising filter...

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Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:19 am
I’m getting there, beginners Orion pic

Last post by Baurice « Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:13 am
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by Mack41 » Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:29 pm

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After trying and failing with most aspects of astronomy ( it’s a hell of a learning curve)
I’ve finally got a pic I’m quite happy with, I know it’s...

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Get off this forum! This is NOT a beginner shot. You should post it in the Astrophotography section instead.

You are much better than you think.

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Last post by Baurice
Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:13 am
The Ottomans on Netflix

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:58 pm
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by helicon » Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:14 pm

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On another forum I belong to someone recommended watching the original Netflix production of the Ottomans, which describes the fall of Constantinople...

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The book concludes with the Paris Peace conference, which of course created the map of the modern Middle East and has been a problem ever since, as...

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Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:58 pm
Want to play a game? :)

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:03 pm
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by Lady Fraktor » Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:53 am
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Here is what to do, if you do know what it is just leave a comment saying you know or do not know.
PM me your answer if you think you know what it...

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The same rules apply, if you know what it is send a PM, if you are not sure put your guess here :)
Try not to use Google search either :lol:

What...
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Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:03 pm
Stay home order for California

Last post by NoDarkSkies « Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:01 pm
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by Bigzmey » Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:03 am
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We just have been issued state wide order for California to stay home until futher notice...

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Colorado Denver Metro and Counties issued The Stay At Home on the 26th along with Closing all the State Park Campgrounds.
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