Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography)
A place for new astronomers to ask visual observing or basic equipment questions and report their findings.
- Advanced or specialized topics should be discussed in their dedicated forums.
- Beginning astrophotographers should read, and then post, in whichever imaging forum is most appropriate to their subject.
- Advanced or specialized topics should be discussed in their dedicated forums.
- Beginning astrophotographers should read, and then post, in whichever imaging forum is most appropriate to their subject.
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Cloudy Nights Introduce YourselfStarted by nicknacknock , 18 Oct 2015 |
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Best of the Beginners' Forum & How-TosStarted by nicknacknock , 12 Apr 2016 |
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Beginners' Forum Rules (Please read this)Started by Ken Sturrock , 02 Apr 2016 |
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Realistic Expectations?Started by jml79 , Today, 01:04 AM |
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Can not get barlow to work with Heritage 150p, please help...Started by puma1973 , Yesterday, 10:06 AM |
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Holding collimation with extension tubes.Started by William Lewis , Yesterday, 02:10 PM |
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Disappointed with my 12x50 binosStarted by BeeTree , Yesterday, 01:45 PM  Binoculars, Beginner
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If you live in Bortle 7 or 8 or 9, what did you see last night in your scope?Started by MrsM75 , 27 Jun 2023 |
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Ultra compact setup recommendations?Started by krisskross , Yesterday, 03:45 PM |
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OneSky Newtonian - Astronomers without bordersStarted by jlandy , 23 May 2014 |
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Welcome new moderator, dnrmilspecStarted by DeepSky Di , 24 Aug 2024 |
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Eye piece recommendations (Astro physics Star 12ed)Started by Odddoc , 20 Aug 2024 Astrophotography, Equipment and 2 more...
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10" Dob V 152 Mak CassStarted by Dec11 , 29 Aug 2024 |
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EP STRATEGY FOR APERTURA AD8 (203mm/1200mm f/5.9)Started by Daniel B , 30 Aug 2024 |
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Tips on NeptuneStarted by CloudyMatt , 05 Sep 2024 |
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Kemble’s CascadeStarted by Murray1967 , 07 Sep 2024 |
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red dot finder mountStarted by twist , 06 Sep 2024 |
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Red dot finderStarted by Mark SW , 21 Aug 2024 |
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What does it take to join Astromart?Started by mwhite3 , 04 Sep 2022 |
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Harmonic Drive MountStarted by spyderbench , 31 Aug 2024 |
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Anti-vibration Suppression Pads TelescopeStarted by Magnum45hp , 22 Aug 2024 |
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Why is there no newtonian with eyepiece on the back?Started by krisskross , 28 Aug 2024 |
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Help to connect Baader Hyperion zoom lens to Sony E mount cameraStarted by Nek , 05 Sep 2024 |
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Should I Plan Around Moonlight?Started by ClownPants , 18 Aug 2024 |
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No moon, the sun is down, no clouds, but the sky is still quite bright?Started by krokodilce , 20 Sep 2020 |
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Shining LED flashlight on lenses and mirrorsStarted by Mrrodgerdelodger , 26 Aug 2024 |
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This weather is insane in the "sunshine" stateStarted by Astro_In_Tampa , 04 Sep 2024 |
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Baader Contrast Booster Filter QuestionStarted by Astro_In_Tampa , 03 Sep 2024 |
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Centering an object in CPWI and SSAGStarted by SpecialDee , 04 Sep 2024 |
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Astronomical League Observing Program Samples RequestedStarted by tea_bird , 02 Sep 2024 |
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Evolution 8 OTA + mount best case?Started by Maor404 , 28 Aug 2024 Equipment, DIY, Celestron and 2 more...
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How to Decide on Telescope Targets?Started by ClownPants , 16 Aug 2024 Observing
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App where I can list my targets that will track them on a sky map?Started by CRAZYeye29325 , 28 Aug 2024 |
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Takahashi FS-60 CB for grab-and-go visual observing in Bortle 7 to 9 skies — Worth it?Started by geekay , 24 Aug 2024 |
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A few questions about Celestron Edge HD mirror locksStarted by AstroCub , 17 Sep 2020 |
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Meteor Shower AppsStarted by Stargazer069 , 26 Aug 2024 |
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Pleiades through my 300PStarted by Manx79 , 18 Mar 2024 Eyepieces, Beginner
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Did I make the right decision with the Heritage 150P?Started by puma1973 , 18 Aug 2024 |
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A note to beginners using threaded visual attachmentsStarted by epee , 03 Sep 2024 |
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Orion DSE 10" MirrorStarted by Geoastro , 28 Aug 2024 |
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SeeingStarted by Captain Quark , 27 Aug 2024 |
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Newtonian or refractor for solar system observing.Started by Princess Leah , 03 Jul 2024 |
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Best Place to Retire for AstronomersStarted by RayUh , 08 Dec 2023 |
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How to Locate Some of the Major Messier Galaxies and Helpful Advice for Novice Amateur AstronomersStarted by Dave Mitsky , 12 Jan 2012 |
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Stellarium 24.2 washed out display and cannot see cursor W11Started by Talk2Mike , 31 Aug 2024 |
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viewing from the coast?Started by dexx , 31 Aug 2024 |
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Another garage storage questionStarted by Bluefish , 28 Aug 2024 |
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magazine preferenceStarted by tigerball4 , 16 Aug 2024 |
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Portable scope suggestionsStarted by king-jaffethehutt , 28 Aug 2024 |
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EQ mount...how precise should I getStarted by holjoh , 22 Aug 2024 |
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