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Forum Related News
This forum will contain news and updates pertaining to Telescope Junkies.
4 11 View thread from start Re: Chat Feature?
> 4/19/2008 11:17 PM by Daniel Maloney
Forum Rules
This is where you can find the rules of the forum.
1 1 View thread from start Forum Rules
> 3/12/2006 6:00 AM by Daniel Maloney
If you haven't received your StarTarg order...
Occasionally, people order a StarTarg and do not give a valid email address for us to send it to. Check here to see if your name is on the list.
2 16 View thread from start Re: Star Targ Customers
> 1/9/2008 8:08 PM by mhuston6
Support
Please post any questions you have about anything relating to the Telescope Junkies website here.
4 15 View thread from start Re: Avatars
> 3/22/2008 9:10 AM by JohnM
 Amateur Astronomy - General Topic Forums Collapse Category
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Beginner Tips
Check this forum regulary for tips and topics on helping the beginning junky along the path to becoming an advanced junky.
72 398 View thread from start Re: Starry Night-Orion Special Edit...
> 5/8/2008 6:45 PM by king1522
Collimation
Discuss various topics on collimation (all telescope types). Don't by shy, no question is considered dumb. We have all been there before.
37 180 View thread from start Re: Collimating a Orion SVP 8 EQ wi...
> 3/24/2008 7:41 PM by mhuston6
D.I.Y.
If you are a do it yourselfer and want advice or you want to share advice on how to overcome a challenge in the hobby do so here.
26 86 View thread from start "Scope Jacket" ???
> 5/9/2008 1:20 PM by Bubblebass
Mount Setup and Alignment
Can't center in on Polaris? Don't know if you are balancing properly? This is the forum for you.
33 206 View thread from start Another Drift question
> 5/8/2008 10:39 PM by steve34
What telescope should I buy?
The process of deciding which scope is right for you is not easy. Post your question here to get some help.
95 625 View thread from start Re: Am I going in the right directi...
> 5/8/2008 11:52 PM by BobNY
Observing
Please feel free to discuss any observing topic here (Lunar, Planetary, Deep Sky, Solar, etc.).
72 337 View thread from start Re: A bonus making it all worth whi...
> 5/8/2008 8:03 PM by AstronomyKing
 Astrophotography Collapse Category
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AutoGuiding
Discuss topics related to autoguiding here.
24 195 View thread from start Re: SSAG quandry
> 5/6/2008 10:11 PM by David Pavlich
DSLRs
Discuss topics related to DSLR cameras used for astrophotography here.
51 305 View thread from start RE: Imaging and red lights...
> 5/7/2008 10:08 PM by M31
CCDs
Discuss topics related to CCD cameras used for astrophotography here.
21 94 View thread from start Re: Using two Orion SSDSCI cameras ...
> 5/7/2008 10:14 AM by mhuston6
SLRs
Discuss topics related to SLR cameras used for astrophotography here.
5 24 View thread from start Re: New Member--Clownfish
> 5/2/2008 12:05 AM by Andy
Filters
Discuss topics related to filters for astrophotography use here.
12 41 View thread from start Re: SkyGlow or Ultrablock?
> 4/30/2008 3:39 PM by Hawaiistargazer
Focal Reducers
Discuss topics related to focal reducers here.
8 24 View thread from start RE: Focal Reducer for Orion Atlas 8...
> 2/21/2008 10:24 PM by joeke3el
Photo Processing Software
Discuss topics related to photo processing software here.
8 31 View thread from start Re: Free astro software
> 11/3/2007 1:42 PM by matsgd
Shooting Solar System Objects
Discuss topics related to photographing objects within our solar system here. (moon and planets)
37 158 View thread from start Re: almost forgot to process my moo...
> 5/8/2008 7:35 PM by AstronomyKing
Shooting Deep Space Objects
Discuss topics related to photographing deep space objects (galaxies, clusters, nebulas, etc.) here.
64 354 View thread from start Asteroid 7Iris
> 5/7/2008 2:58 PM by M31
WebCams
Discuss topics related to using webcams to capture astro photos here.
17 69 View thread from start Re: Saturn with two moons...
> 5/1/2008 8:11 AM by tiggere
 Eyepieces, Binoculars, BinoViewers, and Filters Collapse Category
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Eyepieces
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of eyepieces here.
67 344 View thread from start Re: eyepiece turret!
> 5/8/2008 7:23 PM by AstronomyKing
Barlows
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of barlows here.
5 22 View thread from start RE: Using a barlow to increase the ...
> 4/23/2008 9:32 PM by fraunhofer
Binoculars
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of binoculars here.
8 25 View thread from start Galilean 2.3x40 Wide Angle Binocula...
> 5/2/2008 7:05 PM by WRose
BinoViewers
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of binoviewers here.
5 20 View thread from start Tuthill
> 4/18/2008 11:37 PM by loron91423
Coma Correctors
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of coma correctors here.
3 14 View thread from start RE: Tele-Vue Coma Corrector
> 1/26/2008 12:44 PM by Andy
Diagonals
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of diagonals here.
5 22 View thread from start Re: Williams Optics 2'' Dia...
> 3/29/2008 9:13 PM by fotobits
Filters
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of filters here.
7 42 View thread from start Re: Nebula Filters
> 11/18/2007 8:14 PM by Andy
 General Equipment Collapse Category
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Cases
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of cases (eyepiece, scope, etc.) here.
6 32 View thread from start Re: Orion accessory case
> 4/20/2008 8:43 AM by m4ilm4n
Collimation Aids
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of collimation aids (lasers, site tubes, etc.) here.
2 7 View thread from start Re: What is a collimator?
> 3/4/2008 6:16 PM by JohnM
Finders
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of finders (Telrad, Rigel, etc.) here.
9 31 View thread from start Re: Telrad on a Dob?
> 5/7/2008 12:03 PM by king1522
Focusers
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of focusers (crayford, helical, etc.) here.
14 48 View thread from start Re: New Feathertouch
> 3/17/2008 9:22 PM by wmyers
Laser Pointers
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of laser pointers here.
4 16 View thread from start Re: A good thing, but
> 3/4/2008 5:46 PM by Hawaiistargazer
Observation Chairs
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of observing chairs here.
6 27 View thread from start Re: Observation Chairs
> 12/20/2007 10:06 PM by David Pavlich
Miscellaneous Equipment
Discuss topics related to any other kind of astronomical equipment not already listed.
29 135 View thread from start RE: Vibration damping pads
> 4/10/2008 1:03 PM by JohnM
Observatories
Tell us about the type of observatory you use!
14 83 View thread from start Re: Personal Exterior Telescope Enc...
> 4/27/2008 10:09 PM by Daniel Maloney
 Mounts Collapse Category
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GoTo Mounts
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of GoTo mounts here.
70 462 View thread from start Re: New member. Got some questions.
> 5/4/2008 8:52 PM by Bubblebass
Non-GoTo Mounts
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of Non-GoTo mounts (includes motor driven) here.
33 177 View thread from start astroview eq mount
> 2/25/2008 3:30 PM by mosheriffic
 Telescopes - Catadioptric Collapse Category
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Maksutov-Cassegrains
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of maksutov-cassegrains here.
6 16 View thread from start Just in: ETX125AT for $499+s/h
> 10/8/2007 10:45 AM by Belgrade
Ritchey-Chrétiens
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of ritchey-chrétiens here.
6 34 View thread from start Re: Astrotec RC
> 4/30/2008 4:26 PM by Daniel Maloney
Schmidt-Cassegrains
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of schmidt-cassegrains here.
20 148 View thread from start RE: aperture question...
> 3/28/2008 9:59 PM by David Pavlich
 Telescopes - Hybrid Collapse Category
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Cassegrain-Newtonians
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of cassegrain-newtonians here.
2 2 View thread from start Takahashi CN-212
> 8/13/2006 6:01 AM by alvinsclee
Maksutov-Newtonians
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of maksutov-newtonians here.
8 30 View thread from start Nice website
> 12/5/2007 9:16 PM by John B.
Schmidt-Newtonians
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of schmidt-newtonians here.
8 56 View thread from start RE: Comet Catcher
> 8/31/2007 5:25 PM by David Pavlich
 Telescopes - Reflector Collapse Category
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Classical Cassegrains
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of classical cassegrains here.
2 5 View thread from start Re: From Classicals to Pops
> 8/10/2006 11:27 AM by alvinsclee
Dobsonians
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of dobsonian reflectors here.
39 263 View thread from start Re: XT12i on the WAY!!!!
> 5/9/2008 12:04 AM by BobNY
Newtonians
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of newtonian reflectors here.
18 97 View thread from start RE: Orion 10"....dust protecti...
> 5/5/2008 12:10 PM by mosheriffic
 Telescopes - Refractor Collapse Category
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Achromatic Refractors
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of achromatic refractors here.
28 198 View thread from start RE: Here is a nice refractor
> 4/30/2008 9:23 AM by donwrob
Apochromatic Refractors
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of apochromatic refractors here.
39 296 View thread from start Re: 80ED EON arrives!!!
> 5/9/2008 12:18 AM by BobNY

Astronomy.com - News
The latest news and stories from Astronomy Magazine - (5/9/2008 2:51 PM)
National Astronomy Day 2008Friday, May 09, 2008
Astronomy magazine, Meade Instruments Corp., and science centers throughout the United States unite May 10 to celebrate the sky.
Iron 'snow' helps maintain Mercury's magnetic fieldThursday, May 08, 2008
Researchers are closer to understanding how planetary cores evolve.
Satellite captures cyclone damageWednesday, May 07, 2008
NASA's Terra satellite shows aftermath of floods in Burma.
A cosmic spider web is unraveledTuesday, May 06, 2008
Long-sought baryonic matter connects two galaxies.
Chasing the green flashTuesday, May 06, 2008
Solar phenomena are revealed at Paranal.
Fly through the ionosphere in "4-D"Friday, May 02, 2008
All you need is an Internet connection.
Spacecraft to the SunFriday, May 02, 2008
NASA calls on the APL to send a probe to the brightest star in our solar system.
Sidney van den Bergh wins Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold MedalFriday, May 02, 2008
The ASP announces the 2008 award winners in astronomy education and research.
Astronomy magazine announces annual $2,500 awardThursday, May 01, 2008
Astronomy's Out-of-this-world Award recognizes excellence in astronomy outreach.
Stellar ticking time bomb explodes on cueThursday, May 01, 2008
A NASA satellite pinpointed the time of explosion.
 

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