Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice

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1. LX600 12" vs. CPC / CGEM1100

   By WardyP, September 29, 2013
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   • WardyP
   • October 1, 2013

2. Astrophotography Christmas Gift 1 2 3

   By nathanj89, September 24, 2013
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   • RikM
   • October 1, 2013

3. T - ring debacle - canon

   By Russe, September 27, 2013
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   • LukeSkywatcher
   • October 1, 2013

4. Got my Skywatcher Skyliner 200P - now how do I use it?

   By sheenoco, September 30, 2013
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   • ScottS
   • October 1, 2013

5. Maplins Case for up to 18 filters (1 1/4).

   By Northern Soul man, October 1, 2013
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   • arrayschism
   • October 1, 2013

6. SW Focal Reducer x0.85 for ED80

   By Axeldude, September 30, 2013
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   • Axeldude
   • October 1, 2013

7. counterweight question

   By cmp, October 1, 2013
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   • cmp
   • October 1, 2013

8. Astronomik CLS Filter and Canon EF 50mm 1.8

   By Russe, October 1, 2013
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   • Russe
   • October 1, 2013

9. Is it worth upgrading or should I start out fresh - Skywatcher (blue) 130 EQ2

   By MalcolmC, September 29, 2013
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   • Russe
   • October 1, 2013

10. Custom cases

    By cyborg421, September 30, 2013
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    • cyborg421
    • September 30, 2013

11. not quite upside down image?

    By Jesterowl, September 29, 2013
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    • Jesterowl
    • September 30, 2013

12. DIY Pier for HEQ5 Pro Mount

    By Fordos Moon, September 30, 2013
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    • Bizibilder
    • September 30, 2013

13. Upgrade skywatcher 200p to 250px

    By bendiddley, September 30, 2013
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    • AlexB67
    • September 30, 2013

14. Cheshire collimator 1 2

    By bambuko, September 28, 2013
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    • bambuko
    • September 30, 2013

15. Where can I buy certain counterweights?

    By emadmoussa, September 29, 2013
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    • Tonys
    • September 30, 2013

16. Does the giro need to be 100% balanced??

    By emadmoussa, September 30, 2013
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    • emadmoussa
    • September 30, 2013

17. Some general questions about buying an 8'' Dob (in France)

    By cybernautic, September 28, 2013
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    • cybernautic
    • September 30, 2013

18. Barn door mounts

    By Okeydokey, September 29, 2013
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    • steppenwolf
    • September 29, 2013

19. 127 Mak eyepiece Q and diagonal

    By sbj, September 29, 2013
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    • RichieP
    • September 29, 2013

20. Laser pointer

    By NIGHTBOY, September 29, 2013
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    • lestergibson
    • September 29, 2013

21. Embroidery hoop - which size?

    By moffer, September 29, 2013
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    • moffer
    • September 29, 2013

22. Equipment storage + transport

    By Johnny Tightlips, September 6, 2013
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    • dcwales2012
    • September 29, 2013

23. Modding mounts

    By Gumph242, September 28, 2013
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    • Bizibilder
    • September 28, 2013

24. Some IMHO's needed on 10x50 bins, please!

    By Special K, September 24, 2013
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    • Special K
    • September 28, 2013

25. Telescope cover

    By twelly27, September 28, 2013
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    • Moonshane
    • September 28, 2013