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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
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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Last post by Graeme1858
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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Last post by Lady Fraktor
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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Last post by OzEclipse
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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Last post by OzEclipse
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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Last post by Lady Fraktor
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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Last post by Thefatkitty
Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:42 am
Choosing The Ideal Setup To Begin Your Astrophotography Journey

Last post by Ylem « Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:42 am
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by JayTee » Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:06 pm

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Choosing The Ideal Setup To Begin Your Astrophotography Journey
by JayTee

This article should be used as a reference source for the ideal setup...

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Great article JT!

I'm just starting down the rabbit hole, so I found it to be a great help.

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Last post by Ylem
Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:42 am
THE BAADER BBHS-SITALL SILVER DIAGONAL

Last post by Moe24 « Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:06 pm
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by WilliamPaolini » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:17 pm

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THE BAADER BBHS-SITALL SILVER DIAGONAL
by WilliamPaolini

Fig 1: LEFT - Baader 2 BBHS Silver; CENTER - Astro-Physics 2 MaxBright Dielectric; RIGHT...

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Here are some photos of my BBHS silver diagonal coupled with the Earthwin powerswitch/filter. Sorry I didn’t put these on my first post

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Last post by Moe24
Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:06 pm
Solar: Increase surface texture in Photoshop by increasing saturation

Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS « Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:05 pm
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by Lowjiber » Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:33 pm

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Solar: Increase surface texture in Photoshop by increasing saturation
by Lowjiber

Often, we will finish processing a solar image in Photoshop...

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I am always looking for ways to improve, this will be part of my arsenal.

Here are before and after from some shots from July 2 2021 I did a quick...

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Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS
Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:05 pm
9-23-2021 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.

Last post by bradleybcraig « Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:46 pm
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by Gordon » Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:07 pm

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9-23-2021 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.
by Gordon

The Moon: Eratosthenes Crater & Mount Apenninus. Todays TSS APOD comes from member...

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Congrats as that is a jaw dropper. Feels like I’m there!!

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:46 pm
8-23-2021 TSS Astrophotography Photo of the Day.

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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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Last post by Gordon
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
Mirror vs. Dielectric vs. Prism Diagonal Comparison

Last post by Richard « Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:06 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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Thanks all we have so little astro equipment for sale here in RSA and have not seen any for a few years now and now virtually impossible to order on...

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Last post by Richard
Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:06 pm
FIELD TEST OF THE BAADER MAXBRIGHT II BINOVIEWER

Last post by WilliamPaolini « Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:38 pm

by WilliamPaolini » Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:38 pm

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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Last post by WilliamPaolini
Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:38 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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Last post by WilliamPaolini
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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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:00 am
FIELD TEST: CARL ZEISS APOCHROMATIC & SHARPEST (CZAS) BINOVIEWER

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:08 am
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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 review Bill!

I also saw your review of Baader Maxbright II on Cloudy Nights and it sounds like you were happy with their performance two....

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Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:08 am

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