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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. When are EMS meetings guys?

    By Guest kirkster501,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.1k views

  2. Cheap almost no frills mount

    By Rock Doctor,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  3. Another puzzle - scopes this time. :-) 1 2

    By Cazz,
    • 37 replies
    • 3k views

  4. Reticule alignment

    By Sheila,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.5k views

  5. Binoculars

    By Sheila,
    • 3 replies
    • 881 views

  6. A different question about eyepieces 1 2

    By Cazz,
    • 30 replies
    • 2.4k views

  7. Photography 1 2

    By Sheila,
    • 25 replies
    • 2.6k views

  8. Neutral density filters?

    By Guest heathenwoods,
    • 3 replies
    • 910 views

  9. If you like observing DSOs...

    By Tweedledee,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. Cheap no frills mount

    By Rock Doctor,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  11. DIY solar filter for SCT

    By Guest Steve,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.2k views

  12. Barlow lens

    By Martin,
    • 2 replies
    • 952 views

  13. Filter positioning and size

    By Guest Steve,
    • 11 replies
    • 1.1k views

  14. Guide scope

    By Rock Doctor,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.1k views

  15. Webcam

    By Rock Doctor,
    • 8 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. Requesting some EP suggestions

    By Guest Ryall,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.3k views

  17. Refractor and mount for 2k

    By Guest Steve,
    • 2 replies
    • 920 views

  18. Meade Skynavigator 114 GoTo

    By Guest Geth,
    • 2 replies
    • 817 views

  19. why 2 inch over 1.25?

    By Guest singelspeedman,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views

  20. Shopping list

    By Guest Steve,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.3k views

  21. Getting started... but how!

    By Guest Steve,
    • 16 replies
    • 1.4k views

  22. How to PM?

    By Guest Steve,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.1k views

  23. Barlow lense

    By catman161,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. polarsope again ?

    By cosmic dave,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  25. Focuser on a S/W 130P.

    By Daz Type-R,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.3k views

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