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8-23-2021 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.

Last post by Gordon « Mon Aug 23, 2021 5:25 pm

by Gordon » Mon Aug 23, 2021 5:25 pm

8-23-2021 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.
by Gordon

massive filament and proms .

Todays TSS APOD comes from member Ben Cartwright SASS...

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Mon Aug 23, 2021 5:25 pm
Collimating a Newtonian Reflector - A Guide for Novice Telescope Owners

Last post by helicon « Sun Aug 01, 2021 2:58 pm
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by OzEclipse » Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:08 am

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Collimating a Newtonian Reflector - A Guide for Novice Telescope Owners
by OzEclipse

by Joe Cali (OzEclipse) Collimating a Newtonian reflector...

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Great article Joe...

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Last post by helicon
Sun Aug 01, 2021 2:58 pm
Using a Newtonian to view the planets - for complete beginners

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:09 am
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by OzEclipse » Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:56 am

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Using a Newtonian to view the planets - for complete beginners
by OzEclipse

Using a Newtonian telescope to view the planets A little care and...

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Some good points Joe.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:09 am
MONO & BINO VIEWING WITH THE BAADER MORPHEUS 17.5MM EYEPIECE

Last post by DeanD « Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:11 pm
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by WilliamPaolini » Wed Jul 07, 2021 3:24 am

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MONO & BINO VIEWING WITH THE BAADER MORPHEUS 17.5MM EYEPIECE
by WilliamPaolini

Fig 1: The Baader 17.5mm Morpheus configured with the eye guard...

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A great read thanks Bill! As usual, very thorough and thoughtful.

I thought I was done with eyepieces, but now you have me lusting after the...

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Last post by DeanD
Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:11 pm
First Light with the Prototype 8x42 Space Walker 3D Binoculars

Last post by WilliamPaolini « Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:09 pm

by WilliamPaolini » Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:09 pm

First Light with the Prototype 8x42 Space Walker 3D Binoculars
by WilliamPaolini

The Space Walker 3D Binoculars are a continuation of the 3D...

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Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:09 pm
Baader 1.25" Classic Q-Eyepiece Set

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:00 am
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by Bigzmey » Sun Feb 09, 2020 3:07 am
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Baader 1.25 Classic Q-Eyepiece Set
by Bigzmey

Typically, I advise against buying EP kits. In most cases you don’t save much over buying...

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Thanks Michael and JG!

HT coatings and wider FOV make them excellent faint fuzzy hunters.

I agree. I was very impressed by the greater contrast...
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Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:00 am
USING FILTERS FOR LUNAR/PLANETARY OBSERVATION

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:18 pm
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by WilliamPaolini » Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:31 pm

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USING FILTERS FOR LUNAR/PLANETARY OBSERVATION
by WilliamPaolini

1. Overview For the vast majority of my astronomical observing life, over 50...

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Since we are sharing, I have this older set of Celestron filters made in Japan. To my eye they perform to the same level as modern premium color...

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Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:18 pm
Apertura 10 x 50 Right Angle Finder Scope (RACI)

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:11 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed May 26, 2021 6:57 pm
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Apertura 10 x 50 Right Angle Finder Scope (RACI)
by Bigzmey

A few years ago, I have upgraded my run of the mill Orion 9x50 RACI to the Stellarvue...

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The other night I wanted to see how the Apertura RACI performs at higher powers. 6mm Baader Classic Ortho (BCO) produced a nice sharp view of 70%...
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:11 pm
Chiribiquete - Ancestral Home to Jaguar Men

Last post by DeanD « Mon May 03, 2021 1:22 am
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by The Happy Parrot » Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:35 pm

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Chiribiquete - Ancestral Home to Jaguar Men
by The Happy Parrot

Image attribution: Carlos Castaño Uribe / CC BY-SA Photo: THP 2020 Translated...

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Thankyou! :)

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Mon May 03, 2021 1:22 am
Glowing in the Shadow of Grandeur

Last post by kt4hx « Wed Mar 24, 2021 6:36 pm
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by kt4hx » Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:50 am
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The inconvenient truth is that the vast majority of DSOs are not found near brighter stars. Of course such placement would make finding them much...

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Old thread, but I thought I'd chime in, because it gave me an occasion to look back through some old photos. Maybe there were some details I missed....
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Wed Mar 24, 2021 6:36 pm
Review of AWB Onesky

Last post by AstroBee « Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:05 pm
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by helicon » Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:32 pm

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Review of AWB Onesky
by helicon

I have heard of these scopes for a few years and even had the opportunity to view the Ring Nebula through one at...

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I have owned a One-Sky for a couple of years now. Back when our club was doing public outreach star parties, I always brought the One-Sky along with...

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Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:05 pm
102 mm Refractor versus 140 mm Maksutov; Vixen ED102 vs OMC140

Last post by MistrBadgr « Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:32 pm
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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
by John Baars

102mm refractor versus 140mm Maksutov Vixen ED102S vs. OMC140...

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I really enjoyed your article, John, and wanted to let you know, even though it is a year since you wrote it. I am not sure what I liked the best,...
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Last post by MistrBadgr
Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:32 pm
Review: Skywatcher Evostar 100ED Refractor

Last post by John Baars « Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:17 pm
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by Lowjiber » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:47 pm

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I have eleven refractors, so I guess I might be a frac-head .:lol: Three of the fracs are the SW Evostar ED series... Two (Yes Two!) 80ED (f/7.5) and...

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Thanks for your review.
My newly bought Evostar (120) didn't make it to my home in mint condition, as a result of the transport. I expect that to be...

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Last post by John Baars
Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:17 pm
How to observe the Moon and planets

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:41 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:48 pm
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How to observe the Moon and planets
by Bigzmey

Observing of the Moon and planets is very rewarding. They are not affected by light pollution,...

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well done , thx .

Thanks Jean-Yves!
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Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:41 pm
How to select your first telescope.

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:44 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:53 pm
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How to select your first telescope.
by Bigzmey

Google the topic and you find tons of hits. Refractor vs reflector, DOB vs SCT - plenty of strong...

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Buy used equipment until sure of what you really want permanently. I purchased a great 150mm f/8 refractor for $250. I could sell it for $250-$400....
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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:44 pm
BASIC SOLAR PROCESSING

Last post by JayTee « Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:34 am
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by Lowjiber » Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:43 pm

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BASIC SOLAR PROCESSING
by Lowjiber

BASIC SOLAR PROCESSING Solar processing is a combination of basic principles mixed with art and a little...

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Your article is making it harder to stay away from that area of AP.

Nice work,
JT

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Last post by JayTee
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:34 am
Choosing The Ideal Setup To Begin Your Astrophotography Journey

Last post by Unitron48 « Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:39 pm
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by JayTee » Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:50 am

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This article should be used as a reference source for the ideal setup needed to educate those that would like to start their Astrophotography (AP)...

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Great article...very enlightening! Thanks for the effort!!

Dave

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Last post by Unitron48
Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:39 pm
A 150 mm Achromat and a 120 mm Apo, a personal review.

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue May 19, 2020 10:23 pm
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by John Baars » Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:41 am

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A 150 mm Achromat and a 120 mm Apo, a personal review.
by John Baars

Performance of and differences between a 150mm widefield achromat and a...

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Thanks for the review John. 6 Achros despite some of the weaknesses, are excellent scopes for general observing. My 6 frac is out almost every clear...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue May 19, 2020 10:23 pm
Basic Astrophotography

Last post by turonrambar « Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:13 pm
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by sdbodin » Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:06 pm

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Basic Astrophotography

There are basically four ways to connect your camera to a telescope. The most obvious is to remove your camera lens and use...

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Thanks sdbodin,

Thanks for your article. It's good to have a refresher on Astrophotography.
Yet, for me their is so much more to learn and...

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Last post by turonrambar
Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:13 pm
Optimizing your Meade LX90

Last post by Piet Le Roux « Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:51 pm

by Piet Le Roux » Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:51 pm

The Az/Alt fork mount telescope is the ultimate viewing telescope due to its comfortable viewing angles and easy setup procedure but only if its goto...

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Last post by Piet Le Roux
Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:51 pm
Deep Sky Objects and Their Observation

Last post by kt4hx « Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:00 am
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by kt4hx » Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:26 am
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Deep Sky Objects and Their Observation
by kt4hx

To begin this article I will pose a couple of questions. Have you ever observed deep sky objects...

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Hello kt4hx,

Thanks for a wonderful article on DSO observations. DSO's are my favorites' for observing, especially the Golubar Clusters like M13....
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Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:00 am
Interstellarum Deep Sky Guide - a personal observation

Last post by kt4hx « Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:32 pm
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by kt4hx » Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:25 pm

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Interstellarum Deep Sky Guide - a personal observation
by kt4hx

Interstellarum Deep Sky Guide Authors: Ronald Stroyan, Uwe Glahn Publisher:...

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Good deal. I did forget to mention something you found out when you opened it, that it does cut-off coverage at -60° declination. Still, that's a...

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Last post by kt4hx
Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:32 pm
Why Can't I See That Galaxy?

Last post by dagadget « Tue Jan 14, 2020 5:27 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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Thanks David. For these denizens of the deep, aperture and dark skies are indeed your friend. There are some brighter ones of course that can be seen...
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Last post by dagadget
Tue Jan 14, 2020 5:27 pm
An expanded Bortle Scale for modern times

Last post by kt4hx « Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:36 am
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by Lokifish » Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:50 pm

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Due to my skies being nothing but clouds, I watched live streams of the Alpha Monocerotids. While the storm didn't happen, it was not what stuck with...

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Alan

If what you say is correct, then John really did give up when he reached the 8/9 threshold. The scale being considered variable is also an odd...

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Last post by kt4hx
Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:36 am
15mm Plossls Shootout

Last post by Kanadalainen « Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:35 am
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by Bigzmey » Mon Oct 14, 2019 11:16 pm

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15mm Plossls Shootout
by Bigzmey

2/25/18 Beginner or advance astronomer, we all contemplate whether buying premium really worth it. Plossls in...

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Thanks Andrey,

Great review, really useful!

Ian

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Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:35 am

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