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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.
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 Re: Which Telescope should I buy
> 9/9/2010 4:08 PM by tedthane11 |
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Collimation
Discuss various topics on collimation (all telescope types). Don't by shy, no question is considered dumb. We have all been there before.
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Re: Big problem with XT 10 intellis...
> 8/19/2010 10:28 AM by David Pavlich |
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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.
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RE: Bearing parts
> 8/16/2010 5:51 PM by mosheriffic |
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Mount Setup and Alignment
Can't center in on Polaris? Don't know if you are balancing properly? This is the forum for you.
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Re: looking for heavy duty wedge
> 9/2/2010 5:42 PM by mosheriffic |
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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.
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Re: Three telescopes - which one to...
> 9/8/2010 9:42 PM by Basard |
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Observing
Please feel free to discuss any observing topic here (Lunar, Planetary, Deep Sky, Solar, etc.).
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RE: Is There A Cure For The Summer ...
> 9/2/2010 7:56 PM by mosheriffic |
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Scratch Pad
Use this forum for side subjects that don't fit in any other category. Please: No politics, religion, or sales.
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Re: Show Us Your Mug Shot!
> 9/9/2010 4:44 PM by kreigor |
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AutoGuiding
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RE: SSAG Graph question
> 9/9/2010 4:23 PM by sullij |
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DSLRs
Discuss topics related to DSLR cameras used for astrophotography here.
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RE: EOS Utility
> 9/5/2010 11:32 PM by Rich |
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CCDs
Discuss topics related to CCD cameras used for astrophotography here.
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Re: Focusing Thru Narrow Band Filte...
> 9/2/2010 8:08 PM by yz426f0 |
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SLRs
Discuss topics related to SLR cameras used for astrophotography here.
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Re: First astrophotos
> 8/1/2010 11:55 PM by Basard |
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Filters
Discuss topics related to filters for astrophotography use here.
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Re: White light filter/glass questi...
> 8/23/2010 1:04 PM by mosheriffic |
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Focal Reducers
Discuss topics related to focal reducers here.
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RE: Installing a Focal Reducer on a...
> 7/18/2010 10:31 PM by FOXFIRE |
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Monthly Deep Sky Challenges
This forum is dedicated to hosting monthly imaging challenges related to deep sky objects.
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RE: Monthly Photo Challenge - June/...
> 7/11/2010 12:40 PM by mosheriffic |
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Photo Processing Software
Discuss topics related to photo processing software here.
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Re: Photoshop CS5
> 8/23/2010 11:51 AM by wmyers |
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Sketching
Discuss topics related to sketching of astronomical objects here.
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Re: New guy - a coupla sketches
> 8/16/2010 9:35 AM by K9WG |
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Shooting Solar System Objects
Discuss topics related to photographing objects within our solar system here. (moon and planets)
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Re: Some recent Solar activity
> 9/9/2010 1:28 PM by JohnM |
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Shooting Deep Sky Objects
Discuss topics related to photographing deep sky objects (galaxies, clusters, nebulas, etc.) here.
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Re: M 8/M 20
> 9/9/2010 12:43 PM by wmyers |
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WebCams
Discuss topics related to using webcams to capture astro photos here.
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My latest shots!
> 8/31/2010 4:52 AM by Izzy |
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Eyepieces
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of eyepieces here.
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RE: At Last...
> 9/8/2010 6:53 PM by mosheriffic |
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Barlows
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of barlows here.
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RE: Barlows and glass
> 6/29/2010 9:15 AM by KaStern |
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Binoculars
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of binoculars here.
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Re: Too good to be true?
> 9/8/2010 3:12 AM by glencoe |
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BinoViewers
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of binoviewers here.
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Re: Binoviewers and the Coronado PS...
> 7/28/2010 6:22 PM by jimbo |
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Coma Correctors
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of coma correctors here.
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Re: MPCC with my DSLR
> 8/11/2010 7:45 PM by mfulmer |
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Diagonals
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of diagonals here.
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Re: Diagonal distance
> 2/24/2010 12:19 AM by Rich |
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Filters
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of filters here.
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My DIY Solar Filter
> 7/31/2010 9:14 AM by K9WG |
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Cases
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of cases (eyepiece, scope, etc.) here.
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Re: Cutting foam to look decent
> 6/13/2010 1:12 PM by Basard |
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Collimation Aids
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of collimation aids (lasers, site tubes, etc.) here.
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Re: SCT collimation
> 5/28/2010 10:32 AM by David Pavlich |
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Finders
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of finders (Telrad, Rigel, etc.) here.
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Re: Orion EZ Finder Deluxe.
> 5/23/2010 12:17 AM by Rich |
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Focusers
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of focusers (crayford, helical, etc.) here.
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Re: Focuser tension question
> 5/30/2010 6:28 PM by JohnM |
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Laser Pointers
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of laser pointers here.
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Re: lazer pointer holder
> 7/25/2010 2:04 AM by chicagoastronomer |
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Observation Chairs
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of observing chairs here.
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Re: Denver Chair Project
> 5/31/2010 1:09 PM by tecmage |
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Miscellaneous Equipment
Discuss topics related to any other kind of astronomical equipment not already listed.
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Re: My new babies
> 8/9/2010 3:15 PM by socks25 |
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Observatories
Tell us about the type of observatory you use!
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RE: My POD
> 7/17/2010 3:29 PM by Craig |
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GoTo Mounts
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of GoTo mounts here.
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RE: Sirius EQ-G Loses Alignment
> 9/8/2010 11:04 PM by David Pavlich |
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Non-GoTo Mounts
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of Non-GoTo mounts (includes motor driven) here.
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Re: Can Great Polaris Mount Handle ...
> 5/21/2010 6:53 PM by cshahar |
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Maksutov-Cassegrains
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Re: Like a hole in my head!
> 7/4/2010 6:23 PM by David Pavlich |
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Ritchey-Chrétiens
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RE: AT 6"RC
> 4/27/2010 7:22 PM by perlmeister |
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Schmidt-Cassegrains
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Speeding Up the Scrolling Text on A...
> 8/20/2010 10:57 AM by FOXFIRE |
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Cassegrain-Newtonians
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Re: 2" CATSEYE Sight Tubes
> 12/4/2008 1:31 AM by Daniel Maloney |
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Maksutov-Newtonians
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of maksutov-newtonians here.
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RE: The David H. Levy Comet Hunter ...
> 5/12/2010 11:05 AM by JohnM |
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Schmidt-Newtonians
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RE: SN-10 Cooling Fan
> 10/3/2009 12:06 AM by nspace01 |
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Classical Cassegrains
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of classical cassegrains here.
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RE: Vixen VMC 200L
> 12/14/2009 10:57 AM by mike anderer |
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Dobsonians
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of dobsonian reflectors here.
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Re: On Again/Off Again COL in my XX...
> 8/9/2010 11:47 AM by FOXFIRE |
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Newtonians
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of newtonian reflectors here.
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RE: Mirror question
> 8/27/2010 1:18 PM by JohnM |
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Achromatic Refractors
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of achromatic refractors here.
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RE: 60 mm Refractor
> 7/5/2010 12:46 AM by Rich |
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Apochromatic Refractors
Discuss topics related to all makes and models of apochromatic refractors here.
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RE: First light Explore Scientific ...
> 8/13/2010 11:09 PM by nateg |
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| NGC 300: A nearby galactic exemplar | Thursday, September 09, 2010 | | The galaxy's surprisingly normal structure makes it an ideal specimen for astronomers studying the structure and content of spiral galaxies such as our own Milky Way. |
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| Galactic tendrils shed light on evolution of spiral galaxies | Wednesday, September 08, 2010 | | For the first time, a new survey has detected the telltale structures of spiral galaxies swallowing smaller dwarf companions in star cities more distant than our immediate galactic neighborhood, opening up the possibility of testing our current views of galaxy evolution in a new way. |
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| Two asteroids pass by Earth Wednesday | Wednesday, September 08, 2010 | | An asteroid designated 2010 RF12 is expected to pass within approximately 49,000 miles of Earth at 5:12 p.m. EDT. Another asteroid, 2010 RX30, passed within approximately 154,000 miles overnight. Neither is a threat to Earth. |
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| Fundamental constant might change across space | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 | | Research results currently under peer review imply that the fine-structure constant, which characterizes the strength of the electromagnetic force, might have different values depending on which direction scientists are looking in the sky. |
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| Missing piece inspires new look at Mars puzzle | Tuesday, September 07, 2010 | | New experiments suggest that chlorine compounds from NASA's Viking landers then thought to be contaminants from cleaning fluids might indeed have contained carbon-based chemicals, the building blocks of life. |
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| Recipe for water: just add starlight | Thursday, September 02, 2010 | | Observations with the Herschel infrared space observatory have revealed that ultraviolet light is a key ingredient in the formation of an unexpected cloud of water vapor around an old red giant star. |
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