Getting Started General Help and Advice

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1. Right ascension: can someone explain where I'm going wrong here please?

   By BrendanC, January 29, 2021
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   • BrendanC
   • January 30, 2021

2. Just got my scope

   By Bob Fotheringham, January 29, 2021
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   • Bob Fotheringham
   • January 29, 2021

3. Skymax 127 Vs Celestron 127 1 2

   By Spier24, January 16, 2021
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   • Geoff Lister
   • January 29, 2021

4. EQMOD connection to HEQ5 Pro drops

   By Suhaib Ahmed, January 26, 2021
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   • Suhaib Ahmed
   • January 27, 2021

5. Newbie Confusion

   By Chris J, January 23, 2021
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   • Chris J
   • January 26, 2021

6. (Star)gazed and confused 🤯 1 2

   By MiladyB, January 18, 2021
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   • KP82
   • January 25, 2021

7. skywatcher syn scan

   By Red baron, January 19, 2021
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   • Cornelius Varley
   • January 24, 2021

8. Absolute Beginner

   By Nunfa1, January 23, 2021
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   • Nunfa1
   • January 24, 2021

9. Bedroom astronomy 1 2 3 4 7

   By ShaunyC, December 2, 2020
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   • ShaunyC
   • January 20, 2021

10. What are your thoughts?

    By Damien2904, January 19, 2021
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    • vlaiv
    • January 19, 2021

11. Carry cases & accessories for telescopes.

    By AstroNovice, July 23, 2020
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    • Neil H
    • January 16, 2021

12. Strange Mouse Cursor Issue when using EQ Mount

    By Steorra, January 9, 2021
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    • Waldemar
    • January 15, 2021

13. Windows Cannot detect Sky watcher Star adventurer - Technical Help!

    By DDUH, May 20, 2020
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    • Stratos
    • January 14, 2021

14. Illuminated Finder scope or Eyepiece?

    By bsshog40, January 13, 2021
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    • Moonshed
    • January 14, 2021

15. Advice on equipment for first time practical experience

    By NovaeSci, January 7, 2021
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    • Tiny Clanger
    • January 13, 2021

16. Muddy boots and a ruined lawn 1 2 3

    By Jiggy 67, September 28, 2019
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    • Louis D
    • January 13, 2021

17. Polar alignment tips

    By Astro_mark_c, January 9, 2021
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    • Astro_mark_c
    • January 12, 2021

18. Correct Lens to veiw Saturn

    By Karen Thompson, January 11, 2021
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    • JOC
    • January 11, 2021

19. Altitude Adjustment Limitation EQ5

    By Hokum, January 11, 2021
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    • wookie1965
    • January 11, 2021

20. Dovetail converter - DSLR to mount

    By Dara, January 27, 2012
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    • jazzzyjay
    • January 11, 2021

21. Thinking of selling my kit for a refractor

    By AstroNebulee, January 9, 2021
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    • AstroNebulee
    • January 11, 2021

22. Preferred Skychart App

    By wobblewing, January 3, 2021
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    • Jasonb
    • January 11, 2021

23. Atik EFW3 problem

    By misterp, January 10, 2021
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    • tooth_dr
    • January 10, 2021

24. Can't get sharp focus over 65x Magnification

    By Planetarian, January 10, 2021   

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    • Planetarian
    • January 10, 2021

25. What is this adapter called?

    By bsshog40, January 7, 2021
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    • RT65CB-SWL
    • January 9, 2021