Helen

I am a complete novice and I've enjoyed reading through the posts. You're all very friendly and I think the site is great.

I do have one query - I can't find the section in the forums where secondhand equipment is listed. Am I missing something really obvious, or is it tucked away?

I'm glad you're enjoying the forum Wayne

The For Sale section is available to established members (you'll need 50 posts to see it) in the Equipment section.

Helen

Thanks for the feedback everyone - it does encourage us!

Rabbithutch - here's a link to a glossary section http://stargazerslounge.com/glossary-terms/ (and there are some other useful articles in the primers section too) which should give you a head start on the learning curve. If there is anything else you need to know please just ask

Helen

PS I think it might be worth signposting the glossary a bit more (I'll see what we can do )

Some good options here too Your Search Results | CPC

Helen

I've made this a sticky as there are some great links which others (me included!) will find useful.

Helen

Here are mine - April 2007, Watec camera, very short exposures (back when I thought a minute's worth of exposure was a long time )

Eskimo nebula

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M51

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Helen

Helen, you shouldn't have any problems with your Atik camera and it will help your FOV.

Thanks Martin! just need some clear sky

You're a star! About the only one I've had chance to see for ages Scope out to cool last night... cooked tea, went out... :lol: unhappy!! (I knew being a domestic goddess doesn't suit me )

Helen

I was wondering about FR with the ZS66 too Steve, so I'd be interested in your results. I've got a meade 3.3 reducer which would give me f2 :shock: as well as a simple atik 0.5. For me the advantage of FR is more light grasp quicker, which is important at the moment because I'm still Alt Az, and it will also be more forgiving while I'm going through the learning curve of running an EQ mount

Helen

I saw one these advertised... might give you some ideas! http://www.pier-tech.com/pier-tech2_telescope_pier.htm

Helen

Martin,

You could just add the link to your website to the top of each of the primers - I'm sure people don't care where they are stored as long as the info is available! (Alternatively, I can do the uploading for you if you want - got some time over the next few weeks )

Helen