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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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473 topics in this forum

  1. Power supply in the field

    By catman161,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Question on auto Skywatcher dobs.

    By Doc,
    • 22 replies
    • 1.7k views

  3. Nice little beginners tutorial

    By Craig,
    • 0 replies
    • 847 views

  4. Clear skies and just too exhausted to go out

    By Guest MrsR,
    • 13 replies
    • 1k views

  5. synscan goto help

    By Guest netspy7,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.5k views

  6. Phil's tour of the universe

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 753 views

  7. Full moon larry let down

    By Guest MrsR,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Bahtinov Masks

    By catman161,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  9. Sky and telescopes pocket star atlas

    By Guest chrishewett,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Newbie is baffled (not a surprise!)

    By Guest Simes,
    • 23 replies
    • 1.9k views

  11. Basic finderscope anti/de-dewing solutions

    By Guest MrsR,
    • 3 replies
    • 887 views

  12. flats problem

    By Guest paul j,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

  13. Adjustable chair - which one?

    By Guest MrsR,
    • 16 replies
    • 2k views

  14. "Can you suggest a good telescope for a beginner"?

    By Craig,
    • 2 replies
    • 957 views

  15. Can't focus on anything! 1 2

    By Guest MrsR,
    • 34 replies
    • 3.2k views

  16. Astrophotography with DSLR 1 2

    By dawson,
    • 29 replies
    • 3.1k views

  17. Dew prevention set up advice

    By Guest Ryall,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.5k views

  18. Good deal? 1 2 3 4 5

    By Guest MrsR,
    • 119 replies
    • 8k views

  19. Telescope advice (again) 1 2

    By dawson,
    • 39 replies
    • 3.3k views

  20. Can anyone recommend some good starter Bins for my Nephew?

    By catman161,
    • 2 replies
    • 754 views

  21. Meridian flip?

    By Daz Type-R,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  22. So what will I need to add to my Dob 250?

    By Guest MrsR,
    • 4 replies
    • 866 views

  23. The One-Minute Astronomer: Tips, Tales, and Tours for the Casual Stargazer

    By Guest Ely Ellis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1k views

  24. Celestron C8 SGT 1 2

    By Guest johnrsvr,
    • 26 replies
    • 4.6k views

  25. Eyepiece Case

    By 8472,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.2k views

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