Getting Started General Help and Advice

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1. Skywatcher Skyliner 200P Dobsonian good for beginner? 1 2

   By Rattler, December 31, 2011
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   • Candice
   • January 2, 2012

2. Baader Hyperion Zoom or somthing else? 1 2

   By sherr03, October 10, 2011
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   • Timbo
   • January 2, 2012

3. hello guys really need sum help

   By Enceladus1, January 1, 2012
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   • Enceladus1
   • January 2, 2012

4. what tripod can be used with skywatcher heritage

   By blonderedhead, January 1, 2012
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   • 4lefts
   • January 2, 2012

5. HELP!

   By TOPMAN, January 2, 2012
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   • John
   • January 2, 2012

6. First scope, a little advice needed 1 2

   By stoneage, December 28, 2011
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   • stoneage
   • January 2, 2012

7. Hi new to astronomy and need bit of advice please

   By paul j, January 1, 2012
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   • brantuk
   • January 2, 2012

8. Best place to store a telescope?

   By Gloris, January 2, 2012
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   • brantuk
   • January 2, 2012

9. Moving Telescope

   By Alexander V, January 1, 2012
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   • bullettooth
   • January 2, 2012

10. CG-5 GT Calibration

    By jmdharkness, January 2, 2012
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    • jmdharkness
    • January 2, 2012

11. Manfrotto 475 B

    By blind pew, January 1, 2012
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    • blind pew
    • January 2, 2012

12. Which end do I look through.

    By blind pew, January 1, 2012
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    • blind pew
    • January 2, 2012

13. Power Supply for Skywatcher Explorer GOTO

    By Red Alert, January 2, 2012
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    • pete_l
    • January 2, 2012

14. Best, cheapest webcam for novice astro-photography

    By Dan148, January 1, 2012
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    • brantuk
    • January 2, 2012

15. Hard case for skywatcher 130 telescope

    By poncherello2357, January 1, 2012
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    • brantuk
    • January 2, 2012

16. problems with telescope

    By louise91, January 2, 2012
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    • malc-c
    • January 2, 2012

17. Balancing a scope for motor drive use

    By redneon, January 1, 2012
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    • tony
    • January 2, 2012

18. Problems balancing scope/setting up my mount

    By 5thelement, January 2, 2012
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    • Merlin66
    • January 2, 2012

19. DSO help!

    By midge91, January 1, 2012
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    • brantuk
    • January 2, 2012

20. What beginners can find and see: Jan 2 - Jan 8

    By magic612, January 1, 2012
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    • magic612
    • January 1, 2012

21. how to balance a telescope

    By stargazerkelly, January 19, 2011
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    • jimmyjamjoejoe
    • January 1, 2012

22. difference between a 5 inch reflector and SCT

    By Pitbull, December 31, 2011
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    • Pitbull
    • January 1, 2012

23. Clear skies at last

    By Zachariah, January 1, 2012
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    • Zachariah
    • January 1, 2012

24. Eq 5 for photos

    By Singlin, January 1, 2012
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    • malc-c
    • January 1, 2012

25. reflecting glare? filters?

    By jamest47, January 1, 2012
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    • jamest47
    • January 1, 2012