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  1. Astronomy Guides & Tutorials

    Astronomy guides and tutorials written by our helpful members, covering topics ranging from setting up your first telescope to taking photographs (astrophotography) of the night sky.

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  1. EMS LOAN SCOPE. 1 2 3 4

    By BAZ,
    • 78 replies
    • 37.9k views

  2. How to share images in your post

    By Craig,
    • 0 replies
    • 4.2k views

  3. First night using new setup 1 2

    By Paul Tomo,
    • 44 replies
    • 15.6k views

  4. HEQ5 Pro polar alignment with SynScan 1 2

    By Derry,
    • 26 replies
    • 13.8k views

  5. Is nikon1 series j5 an ok camera for capturing the milky way? 1 2

    By Usman Mughal nottingham,
    • 47 replies
    • 11.8k views

  6. Refractor advice? 1 2 3

    By Seamaster,
    • 62 replies
    • 11.1k views

  7. Celestron Nexstar - 6SE or 8SE will I tell a huge difference?

    By Seamaster,
    • 5 replies
    • 11k views

  8. Good deal? 1 2 3 4 5

    By Guest MrsR,
    • 119 replies
    • 8k views

  9. Buying my first scope, what should I get?

    By Guest Eddy,
    • 21 replies
    • 7.7k views

  10. Leisure battery charging 1 2 3

    By dawson,
    • 54 replies
    • 6.3k views

  11. Baader Neodymium Filter 1.12” or 2”

    By Paul Tomo,
    • 24 replies
    • 5.8k views

  12. A real novice question

    By JanieRose,
    • 23 replies
    • 5.2k views

  13. Which Barlow lens should I buy?

    By Paul Tomo,
    • 20 replies
    • 5.2k views

  14. Up Grading Info for Beginner 1 2

    By Paul Tomo,
    • 26 replies
    • 5.1k views

  15. Finderscope v's Red Dot Finder

    By David_B,
    • 14 replies
    • 5.1k views

  16. VX8 and Skywatcher 250PDS

    By Paul Tomo,
    • 22 replies
    • 5.1k views

  17. Refractor as an all round grab and go?

    By Toymaster,
    • 5 replies
    • 5.1k views

  18. Dark sky in Nottingham?

    By dawson,
    • 11 replies
    • 5k views

  19. Beginner Telescope recommendations?

    By nellzim,
    • 7 replies
    • 5k views

  20. WiFi connection at dark site.

    By Paul Tomo,
    • 10 replies
    • 4.9k views

  21. Time to buy :) 1 2

    By Brady,
    • 42 replies
    • 4.8k views

  22. Ems..

    By Astronigel,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.8k views

  23. Sky-Watcher 200P

    By Paul Tomo,
    • 11 replies
    • 4.8k views

  24. Thinking about Entry Level CCD

    By Al.Grant,
    • 18 replies
    • 4.7k views

  25. Thinking of selling up....is this normal in the early days? 1 2 3

    By Seamaster,
    • 55 replies
    • 4.7k views

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