Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice

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1. C6 sct collimating screws

   By Hadron, October 11, 2016
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   • Hadron
   • October 16, 2016

2. Newbie help required, Skywatcher 127

   By brightness, October 7, 2016   

   • focusind problems
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   • brightness
   • October 16, 2016

3. Focal reducer and coma corrector

   By pshepp1890, October 16, 2016   

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   • carastro
   • October 16, 2016

4. Autoguiding

   By Nova2000, October 16, 2016
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   • Owmuchonomy
   • October 16, 2016

5. Polar alignment with star adventurer

   By Nova2000, October 15, 2016
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   • wimvb
   • October 16, 2016

6. Help with Celestron C8 SCT

   By philarcher, October 15, 2016
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   • John
   • October 15, 2016

7. Celestron 130 SLT GoTo mystery

   By SpikeandKari, October 10, 2016   

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   • SpikeandKari
   • October 15, 2016

8. Alternative to SW 80ED for beginners AP?

   By Chiz, October 14, 2016   

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   • Chiz
   • October 15, 2016

9. Skywatcher skyliner 200p - help 1 2

   By Laurencommins, October 15, 2016
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   • rockystar
   • October 15, 2016

10. Buying new telescope

    By yashouberry, October 14, 2016   

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    • Jimtheslim
    • October 15, 2016

11. Collimation

    By emyliano2000, October 13, 2016
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    • emyliano2000
    • October 15, 2016

12. First telescope - which one to buy !? 1 2

    By EnceladusEuropa, October 2, 2016
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    • Jimtheslim
    • October 14, 2016

13. Skywatcher ED Pro 100 - Upgrade

    By adh325, October 13, 2016
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    • glowjet
    • October 14, 2016

14. parfocal rings advice

    By spaceboy, October 14, 2016
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    • Davesellars
    • October 14, 2016

15. Advice on telescope choice for beginner?

    By SarahI, October 13, 2016
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    • happy-kat
    • October 14, 2016

16. Go to Telescope

    By Kasun, October 11, 2016
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    • Kasun
    • October 14, 2016

17. Beginners Telescope?

    By Twinx, October 1, 2016
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    • Rhushikesh-Canisminor
    • October 14, 2016

18. SW 100ED vs. SW Equinox 100ED vs. Ostara 102ED 1 2 3

    By emadmoussa, September 13, 2013
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    • derekorion
    • October 14, 2016

19. Even more guiding problems 1 2

    By dyfiastro, October 7, 2016
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    • dyfiastro
    • October 13, 2016

20. Choosing my First Telescope

    By casaerwin, October 13, 2016
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    • Putaendo Patrick
    • October 13, 2016

21. C9.25 focus problems 1 2

    By markyt1, May 28, 2016
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    • usingen1
    • October 13, 2016

22. Dew shields/heaters - some advice gratefully received!

    By sagramore, October 10, 2016
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    • Tiny Small
    • October 13, 2016

23. Silver 6" Astrophotography GoTo Mount Telescope Camera

    By casaerwin, October 13, 2016
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    • Putaendo Patrick
    • October 13, 2016

24. Skywatcher Light pollution Filter

    By Fathead, October 3, 2016
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    • Dave S
    • October 12, 2016

25. Another Newbie!

    By Peewee_Pete, October 12, 2016
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    • Charic
    • October 12, 2016