Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice

17,692 topics in this forum

1. whats the best type of colimator

   By faulksy, June 24, 2014
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   • jetstream
   • June 24, 2014

2. I'm new to Stargazing

   By Harley199, June 21, 2014
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   • cutepetgroomer
   • June 24, 2014

3. What do you get for the extra $200

   By Digger1895, June 24, 2014
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   • Digger1895
   • June 24, 2014

4. Recommend Some Equipment

   By MichaelD95, June 20, 2014
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   • The BFJ
   • June 23, 2014

5. Skywatcher eq3 vs polarie 1 2

   By Astro Kent, June 11, 2014
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   • hobsey
   • June 23, 2014

6. angle bit

   By oldnut, June 22, 2014
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   • RichM63
   • June 23, 2014

7. Red dot finder not working

   By DEREKCO, June 17, 2014
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   • PorkyB
   • June 23, 2014

8. Controlling motorized EQ2 Mounts & my first go at astroimaging 1 2

   By Arcturian, June 22, 2014
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   • Cornelius Varley
   • June 22, 2014

9. In need of help

   By Pluto1948, June 20, 2014
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   • ronin
   • June 22, 2014

10. Beginner scope

    By SageDesign, June 21, 2014
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    • Alfian
    • June 22, 2014

11. Celestron NexStar 8 SE 1 2 3

    By bummedout, April 6, 2014
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    • bummedout
    • June 22, 2014

12. Is this a good deal?

    By cutepetgroomer, June 20, 2014
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    • Seafury
    • June 22, 2014

13. DSO or Planetary ?

    By titan79, June 21, 2014
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    • Owmuchonomy
    • June 21, 2014

14. Dew Shield - Heated or not?

    By The BFJ, June 20, 2014
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    • RikM
    • June 21, 2014

15. Doh.....facepalm moments

    By Shelster1973, June 19, 2014
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    • jabeoo1
    • June 21, 2014

16. How long does 7Ah power tank last with automated Dob

    By emadmoussa, June 18, 2014
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    • itmo
    • June 21, 2014

17. Help me choose the right equipment

    By Arcturian, June 20, 2014
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    • Astro Imp
    • June 20, 2014

18. Good scope for viewing Deep Sky Objects?

    By Arcturian, June 20, 2014
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    • ronin
    • June 20, 2014

19. pitfalls in buying a used dob (are there any ?)

    By mikebee, June 18, 2014
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    • mikebee
    • June 19, 2014

20. Collimation Question (sorry!)

    By dannybgoode, June 19, 2014
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    • RichM63
    • June 19, 2014

21. Power Supply Recommendation

    By groberts, June 18, 2014
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    • groberts
    • June 19, 2014

22. Wi-Fi control for 200px Goto

    By lonebod, June 16, 2014
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    • lonebod
    • June 19, 2014

23. Questions about using an SW Mak

    By Avocette, June 16, 2014
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    • Avocette
    • June 19, 2014

24. Please Help Choosing Accessories for new Stargazer

    By medave, June 18, 2014
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    • rwilkey
    • June 19, 2014

25. Collimating using a star test Vs Cheshire...which is "right"?

    By Notty, June 17, 2014
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    • Notty
    • June 19, 2014