Forums

Information & announcements from the East Midlands Stargazers.

Information, maps and directions to our dark sites.

Events exclusively for our Dark Site Members.

Fancy a bit of observing? Arrange adhoc meetings in here whenever there's a break in the clouds.

Introduce yourself to our community!

Do you want to know the difference between a refractor and a reflector? Not sure how to choose your first telescope? There's no such thing as a silly question... Ask away!

General astronomy related discussion.

Could there be clear skies soon?

General off topic (non astro) discussion.

Looking to sell something? Need to shift a used telescope?

Looking to buy something? Need to get hold of a used telescope, mount or other astronomy gear?

Hints, tips, techniques and general observing discussion.

Upcoming targets, things to look out for and star charts.

Observing with binoculars instead of a scope?

Hints, tips, techniques and general imaging discussion.

Software discussion, hints, tips and best practice.

Electronically assisted observing and imaging.

Share your captures with the world.

For discussion of Optical Tube Assemblies (OTAs), mounts, accessories and complete setups.

In depth discussion of mounts and accessories.

In depth discussion of eyepieces, eyepiece kits, barlows, cleaning, etc.

For the discussion of cameras and other imaging accessories.

For the discussion of DIY and self mod setups.

Show off your shiny kit.