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Beginner's Forum Must Reads!

Last post by Gordon « Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:34 pm

by Gordon » Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:34 pm

The links below contain threads that are considered 'stickies'.
They contain valuable information for beginners. Please feel free to post comments to...

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Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:34 pm
Optolong L-Pro vs NDAS NBZ II Filter

Last post by Graeme1858 « Wed Oct 09, 2024 3:04 pm
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by Flyhigh7 » Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:03 pm

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These filters both work well as Nebula filters but the NBZ II is a more restrictive Dual Band Filter passing ionized HII and OIII emissions and does...

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Looks like NBZ II does a great job.

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Last post by Graeme1858
Wed Oct 09, 2024 3:04 pm
How can I mount a guider to a DSLR setup?

Last post by Graeme1858 « Wed Oct 09, 2024 3:01 pm
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by rodrigopolo » Sat Oct 05, 2024 6:21 am

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Hi, I bough a guider with its guidescope, but I'm unable to find a good way to attach it to my DSLR/Mirrorless setup, yes, I know this is made for...

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That looks well machined.

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Last post by Graeme1858
Wed Oct 09, 2024 3:01 pm
The Celestron Origin Telescope is pretty amazing

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Oct 09, 2024 12:24 am
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by Flyhigh7 » Sat Sep 28, 2024 1:58 pm

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I bought one about a month ago because my Celestron Evolution 9.25 Telescope can't see much through my Bortle 8 - 9 Polluted Skies but this Celestron...

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Nice capture, Nick!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Oct 09, 2024 12:24 am
Celestron 5Se and Sky Portal

Last post by gregl « Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:58 am
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by davidgray » Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:21 am

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Hi all,

I have been given a Celestron 5se telescope with a StarSense digital alignment camera(?) by a family member who basically just gave up. I...

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As to the battery, I use an 18AH battery that I think may be for wheelchairs or similar small uses. I've never run it down during a session. A good...

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Last post by gregl
Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:58 am
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge – Octorber 2024

Last post by prowler75 « Sat Oct 05, 2024 3:11 pm
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by kt4hx » Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:01 pm

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The latest edition of the DSO challenge is up and running for your reading and observing/imaging enjoyment.

Just follow the link below, and I do...

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Great list of targets! Thank you for the wonderful information you provide on them as well! Great job Alan!

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Last post by prowler75
Sat Oct 05, 2024 3:11 pm
Where have all the visual astronomers gone

Last post by Mike Q « Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:52 am
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by Mike Q » Mon May 20, 2024 9:31 am
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So i have noticed what seems to be a disturbing trend, a distinct lack of pure visual astronomers. It seems that AP now dominates this hobby, as...

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..... now that my back problem seems to be behind me.

Good one Michael!

Observing while collecting AP data is a great way to go. I wonder...
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Last post by Mike Q
Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:52 am
Stellarium plus upgrade ? Advice ?

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Sep 22, 2024 4:00 pm
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by Siggy6 » Sat Sep 07, 2024 9:34 pm

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Hi everybody. New to this forum and really getting into astrophotography. I have Stellarium and sky safari on my phone and I see Stellarium has a one...

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So your SCT has a touch over 2000mm worth of focal length. A ten millimeter eyepiece will get you right about 200x. Depending on where you are, this...

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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Sep 22, 2024 4:00 pm
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge – September 2024

Last post by kt4hx « Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:33 pm

by kt4hx » Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:33 pm

The latest edition of the TSS Monthly DSO Challenge is up and running at the below link for your participation. I hope you enjoy reading about the...

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Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:33 pm
Picked up this "sky watcher" telescope at the thrift store...

Last post by Kanadalainen « Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:38 am
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by doopydoo » Tue Jul 16, 2024 5:46 am
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Hi all.

I know exactly 0 about astronomy, but I found this telescope at the thrift store today for $10 and figured it was worth the gamble. At least...

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Welcome Doopydoo!

Great bargain you have got there! I can't see anything missing apart from a tripod.
You don't have to buy a tripod, you can make...
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Last post by Kanadalainen
Thu Aug 29, 2024 9:38 am
Grab and Go definition

Last post by kt4hx « Sun Aug 25, 2024 3:42 pm
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by Mike Q » Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:03 pm
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On another forum you see great arguments on what exactly is a grab and go telescope. Should it be something you can just grab and walk out the door...

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You've got some nice choices of observing sites Ian. Most certainly grab n' go is what suits the individual, and no one size fits all. I have very...
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Last post by kt4hx
Sun Aug 25, 2024 3:42 pm
Celestron Nexstar Evo 6 Vs Dobsonian, first scope.

Last post by Mike Q « Thu Aug 22, 2024 10:40 am
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by DaveZ » Sun Aug 04, 2024 8:55 am
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G'day all. Looking for our first telescope, wanting to do mainly visual observation of planets, the moon, comets etc and of course explore other deep...

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Here is how i use my 10 inch. A leveling board sits on a small concrete slab. It brings it up to eyeball level to me for apex. This is what works...
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Thu Aug 22, 2024 10:40 am
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge – August 2024

Last post by kt4hx « Wed Jul 31, 2024 6:52 pm

by kt4hx » Wed Jul 31, 2024 6:52 pm

The latest edition of the monthly DSO challenge has been posted for your reading and pursuit. Whether you do visual, sketching or imaging, I hope you...

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Wed Jul 31, 2024 6:52 pm
Missing eye piece part?

Last post by rdparo « Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:29 pm
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by rdparo » Sun Jul 07, 2024 10:45 pm

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Am I missing a part on the lens holder?

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I found the part that works ,thanks for all the input.

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Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:29 pm
Question about photograph I took.

Last post by Jnicholes « Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:46 pm
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by Jnicholes » Wed Jul 03, 2024 12:46 am

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Hi everyone,

I was out photographing M51 the Whirlpool galaxy last night. I just finished processing the photo, and I noticed something interesting...

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After reviewing the image, I discovered you guys are right. It’s not a supernova, it is a regular Milky Way star. Now that I think about it, I’ve...

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Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:46 pm
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge for July 2024

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Jul 01, 2024 5:07 pm

by kt4hx » Mon Jul 01, 2024 5:07 pm

The newest edition of our monthly DSO challenge is now up and running for your reading and participation. It doesn't matter if you are a newbie or an...

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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Jul 01, 2024 5:07 pm
Telescope and Mount Help

Last post by Mike Q « Mon Jun 17, 2024 1:37 pm
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by WGE » Tue Jun 11, 2024 1:14 pm

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Hi Guys, Totally new to the Hobby (And I mean new) in my mid 50's and need a more relaxed and rewarding Hobby and have decided to step off and...

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The club thing is where you need to start. There is nothing better then hands on time with scopes. Then you will know exactly what you are looking...

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Last post by Mike Q
Mon Jun 17, 2024 1:37 pm
Question about some pictures taken.

Last post by Graeme1858 « Mon Jun 10, 2024 5:58 pm
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by xavieraiden » Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:50 am

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Hi, I'm incredibly new to this sort of hobby. I recently acquired quite a decent camera (A Canon EOS M50) which while technically meant for video, is...

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Again thanks for all the responses and welcome! Astronomy has always been something I was interested in, but I never had the means to until now....

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Last post by Graeme1858
Mon Jun 10, 2024 5:58 pm
Hello From Texas

Last post by JayTee « Sat Jun 08, 2024 6:39 pm
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by lyntis » Tue May 21, 2024 8:23 pm

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I have recently start this hobby back you. Looking forward to learning a few things, seeing some objects and taking some pictures.

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Hello and welcome to TSS. Glad you joined us.

Cheers,

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Last post by JayTee
Sat Jun 08, 2024 6:39 pm
Taking the plunge

Last post by Flyhigh7 « Fri Jun 07, 2024 8:24 pm
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by Mike Q » Fri May 24, 2024 9:13 am

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Well today I make a road trip to pick up an older, but completely reworked 10 inch Meade SCT. I have to thank member Ed Stamey for this opportunity....

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That is a beautiful Telescope of great quality. Best of luck with it. Happy viewing.

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Last post by Flyhigh7
Fri Jun 07, 2024 8:24 pm
Saturn Question

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Jun 06, 2024 11:13 am
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by Jnicholes » Wed Jun 05, 2024 4:07 pm

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Hi everyone,

I was out photographing Saturn last night, and I noticed something that is puzzling me, I was wondering if I could get some help...

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Everything wobbles, it is why we can see 59% of the lunar surface as well.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Jun 06, 2024 11:13 am
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge for June 2024 is up and running

Last post by kt4hx « Sun Jun 02, 2024 3:06 pm

by kt4hx » Sun Jun 02, 2024 3:06 pm

The latest edition of the TSS Monthly DSO Challenge (linked below) is now active for your reading and participation. I encourage you all to give them...

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Last post by kt4hx
Sun Jun 02, 2024 3:06 pm
Collimation App?

Last post by Mike Q « Fri May 24, 2024 12:15 am
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by GCoyote » Fri Feb 14, 2020 10:26 pm

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I see all sorts of mounts to adapt a cell phone camera for astrophotography. Is there an app that also lets you use it for collimation? Seems like...

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Bob's Knobs are awesome but expensive for what they are. M4x35 thumbscrews will do the same thing and are a fraction of the cost

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Last post by Mike Q
Fri May 24, 2024 12:15 am
Observe Planets on a sunny day with a Telescope?

Last post by DeanD « Fri May 17, 2024 12:43 am
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by Flyhigh7 » Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:40 pm

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I have a 9.25 Celestron Telescope and I'm wondering if it is possible to see the planets on a clear bright sunny day if the planets are not close to...

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Just an update from my earlier post. I was in the Flinders Ranges in outback South Australia a couple of weeks back on our astronomy camp, and one...

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Last post by DeanD
Fri May 17, 2024 12:43 am
Which Messier object is visible tonight?

Last post by hsassenburg « Sun May 12, 2024 6:23 pm

by hsassenburg » Sun May 12, 2024 6:23 pm

It often happens to me that I am puzzling out with for instance Stellarium when certain Messier objects are visible.

That's why I decided to build a...

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Last post by hsassenburg
Sun May 12, 2024 6:23 pm

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