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

Last post by Gordon « Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:27 pm
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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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Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:27 pm
Observing Strategies for Maximising Light Reception for Astronomers with Aging Eyesight

Last post by DeanD « Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:30 am
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by OzEclipse » Wed Aug 14, 2024 3:08 am

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Hi All,
I have been working on this article for the past few weeks.

It first explains what happens to our eyesight as we age. It does not cover...

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Thanks King Joe: nicely explained for all levels of experience. A bit depressing though! ;)

Looks like I have done the right thing with 25mm plossls...

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Fri Sep 13, 2024 11:30 am
8-4-2024 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.

Last post by Gordon « Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:47 pm

by Gordon » Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:47 pm

8-4-2024 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.
by Gordon

Sunspots 4/8/24 . Today our TSS APOD comes from member mariosi (Marios). When I first...

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Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:47 pm
Why Can't I See That Galaxy?

Last post by kt4hx « Wed Jun 12, 2024 11:17 pm
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by kt4hx » Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:37 am
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Why Can't I See That Galaxy?
by kt4hx

So, you’ve taken your time to learn the bright stars, and you can point out many constellations, and know...

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This article is a few years old now, and I thought I'd give it a bump up. Hopefully some newer observers will give it a read and it will be helpful...
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Wed Jun 12, 2024 11:17 pm
Review of the Touptek 585c Cooled camera, based on my experiences

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by AstroShed » Sat Jun 08, 2024 8:26 pm

Review of the Touptek 585c Cooled camera, based on my experiences
by AstroShed

Review of the Touptek IMX585c Astro Imaging Camera, based on my...

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Sat Jun 08, 2024 8:26 pm
Celestron SkyPortal WiFi module review

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed May 22, 2024 8:03 pm

by Bigzmey » Wed May 22, 2024 8:03 pm

Recently I have acquired an older Celestron CGE Pro mount. It came with your typical Celestron hand controller which is serviceable but somewhat...

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Wed May 22, 2024 8:03 pm
Eye Safety While Watching Solar Eclipses

Last post by StarHugger « Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:30 am
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by OzEclipse » Sat Feb 17, 2024 3:36 am

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Eye Safety While Watching Solar Eclipses
by Joe Cali

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the...

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Thanks Joe !

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Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:30 am
Mirror vs. Dielectric vs. Prism Diagonal Comparison

Last post by Mike Q « Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:49 pm
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by WilliamPaolini » Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:31 pm

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Mirror vs. Dielectric vs. Prism Diagonal Comparison
by WilliamPaolini

Back Row ( 2 ) Baader Zeiss Prism, Takahashi Aluminum Mirror, Astro-Tech...

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Yeah with the 102 casual is the name of the game. We are far and away reflector people and definitely in the bigger is better group lol

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Last post by Mike Q
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:49 pm
How to make your own solar filter holder

Last post by OzEclipse « Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:26 am

by OzEclipse » Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:26 am

Making a Solar Filter holder for your Telescope

It's very easy to make a filter holder perfectly suited to total solar eclipse observation. A...

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Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:26 am
More advanced eclipse photography

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by OzEclipse » Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:09 am

If you want to have a go at capturing more complex solar eclipse imagery, this article covers aspects of capturing high dynamic range imagery and...

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Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:09 am
Eclipse Photography for Beginners

Last post by OzEclipse « Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:06 am

by OzEclipse » Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:06 am

Eclipse Photography for Beginners
By Joe Cali
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Warnings:
• Never look at the sun...

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Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:06 am
FIELD TEST: CARL ZEISS APOCHROMATIC & SHARPEST (CZAS) BINOVIEWER

Last post by Tom yates « Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:56 pm
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by WilliamPaolini » Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:48 pm

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FIELD TEST: CARL ZEISS APOCHROMATIC & SHARPEST (CZAS) BINOVIEWER
by WilliamPaolini

Fig 1: The CZAS Binoviewer with included accessories: Baader...

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Great information I have just bought a pr of these binoviewers really glad I bought them

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Last post by Tom yates
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:56 pm
FIELD TEST OF THE BAADER MAXBRIGHT II BINOVIEWER

Last post by Tom yates « Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:53 pm
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by WilliamPaolini » Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:38 pm

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FIELD TEST OF THE BAADER MAXBRIGHT II BINOVIEWER
by WilliamPaolini

Fig 1: The Baader MaxBright II Binoviewer package. Note that the T2 Cap Nut...

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Great review and very informative Bill

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Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:53 pm
10-1-2023 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.

Last post by Gordon « Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:34 pm

by Gordon » Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:34 pm

10-1-2023 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.
by Gordon

Full Moon on 29/9/23. Well, even though we are calling this a Photo it's actually a...

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Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:34 pm
An Accurate Measurement Method for Telescope Focusing System Backlash

Last post by Graeme1858 « Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:13 am
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by Frank Chen » Tue Sep 26, 2023 4:32 am

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An Accurate Measurement Method for Telescope Focusing System Backlash
by Frank Chen

The measurement method of the telescope focusing system...

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Good article Frank. Thanks for posting.

I'm going to give it a go tonight.

Regards

Graeme

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Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:13 am
BAADER MORPHEUS FIRST LIGHT REVIEW

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:11 am
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by WilliamPaolini » Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:36 pm

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BAADER MORPHEUS FIRST LIGHT REVIEW
by WilliamPaolini

Fig 1: Baader’s new Morpheus eyepieces -- precision optics, light weight, comfortable,...

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They are quite good and I expect you will appreciate the view once you manage to use one.

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Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:11 am
An Observing Project - The Shapley-Sawyer Globular Concentration Classes

Last post by OzEclipse « Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:42 pm
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by kt4hx » Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:56 pm

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We are all familiar with globular clusters. Those found in our host galaxy, the Milky Way, can range from very bright well known objects like NGC...

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Hi Joe, appreciate your comments and feedback about what you are working on. I will take a look at your concentration rankings as well. I should...

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Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:42 pm
Creating a basic set of eyepieces for your new telescope

Last post by OzEclipse « Wed Jul 19, 2023 4:17 am
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by Graeme1858 » Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:56 pm
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Creating a basic set of eyepieces for your new telescope
by Graeme1858

By: Lady Fraktor One of the most asked questions by beginners, What...

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Mike Q

If you don't care about matching eyepieces to optical tubes then don't read it.
But don't stop or criticise those who do want to match...
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Wed Jul 19, 2023 4:17 am
telescope buying

Last post by helicon « Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:41 pm
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by dalebrythescienceguy » Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:37 pm

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Buying A Good Telescope: One, Very, Good Option
2018 DaleBryTheScienceGuy

Thinking about buying a *good* telescope - someday? I'm glad you are,...

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Technically you can follow this process...

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Last post by helicon
Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:41 pm
Skywatcher 102 f/5 review and first light

Last post by helicon « Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:41 pm
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by John Baars » Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:43 pm

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Skywatcher 102 f/5 review and first light
by John Baars

Skywatcher Startravel 102 f/5 First Light.

Background
In December 2022, there was a...

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Excellent review - thanks John

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Last post by helicon
Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:41 pm
FIELD TEST: THE NOH CT-20 ALT-AZ MOUNT

Last post by Bino-Handle « Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:50 am
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by WilliamPaolini » Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:46 am

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FIELD TEST: THE NOH CT-20 ALT-AZ MOUNT
by WilliamPaolini

Fig 1: Close up of the NoH CT-20 Alt-Az (Altitude-Azimuth) mount configured with a...

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Amazing review as always Bill!

Had not seen this review til today.

I must add that while I love the idea of something around $700 that can hold...

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Last post by Bino-Handle
Mon Jun 06, 2022 5:50 am
All New Telescope Owners, Please Read!

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:12 am
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by JayTee » Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:57 pm

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All New Telescope Owners, Please Read!
by JayTee

Hello to all the new and lucky telescope owners, Please use your telescope for the very first...

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Excellent advise about setting up in the daylight and running thru everything !
If you don’t your first couple of nights will be a turn off , I did...

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Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:12 am
APM 100mm 90 deg EDO-APO binocular telescope review

Last post by John Baars « Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:33 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Feb 10, 2022 1:53 am

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APM 100mm 90 deg EDO-APO binocular telescope review
by Bigzmey

Anyone who looked through binoculars knows how enjoyable and relaxing is observing...

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Great high quality review!
Thanks for sharing this with us!

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Last post by John Baars
Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:33 pm
Canon image stabilised 10X30 Binoculars

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:50 pm
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by John Baars » Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:54 pm

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Canon image stabilised 10X30 Binoculars
by John Baars

Image stabilization in a Canon 10X30 IS II . If you put binoculars on a tripod, you...

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A very nice review John :)

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Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:50 pm
Canon image stabilized 15x50 binoculars

Last post by Thefatkitty « Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:42 am
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by Bigzmey » Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:25 am

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Canon image stabilized 15x50 binoculars
by Bigzmey

Image stabilized binoculars have been all the rage lately and I finally decided to take a...

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Very well written and informative review; thanks for that! Maybe next Christmas... ;)

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Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:42 am

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