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 yourself!Started 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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General Advice Please and Thank YouStarted by Greslyel , Yesterday, 06:52 PM |
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Orion XT8G too much for a newbie?Started by Austin Maggie , Yesterday, 03:59 PM |
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Can the AWB OneSky be returned?Started by kelmm , Today, 12:19 AM |
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10" vs 8" dob....advice neededStarted by CCW13 , 24 Nov 2020 |
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Choosing my first "real" telescopeStarted by ElijahF , Yesterday, 01:44 AM |
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Looking for beginner scope for a 9 y/oStarted by colesdaddy , Yesterday, 03:15 PM |
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Orion XT8 - 2 months in and.....Started by Chester0711 , Yesterday, 07:38 PM |
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14.5"f4.5 Starsplitter, my first real telescopeStarted by Waynosworld , 22 Oct 2020 |
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Telescope is arriving today!Started by cthulnado , Yesterday, 12:54 PM |
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OneSky Newtonian - Astronomers without bordersStarted by jlandy , 23 May 2014 |
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Used Celestron 8" Schmidt Telescope - 1987 vintage - good buy?Started by stwilm , Yesterday, 01:49 PM  Celestron
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I have a few more questionsStarted by rocksolid , 24 Nov 2020 |
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Tell me about your logbookStarted by GeraldBelton , 09 Mar 2020 |
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Highest useable magnification for 10" dob?Started by SlyStrat , 22 Nov 2020 |
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Thanks to Cloudy NightsStarted by Second Time Around , Yesterday, 03:41 PM |
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Another which one? but for her, not me.Started by Badger123 , 22 Nov 2020 |
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Question about maximum magnificationStarted by Agreegator , Yesterday, 02:03 PM astrophotography, cassegrain and 3 more...
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Replacing accessories on a Zhumell Z8 - advice pleaseStarted by buckeye60 , 10 Nov 2020 |
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Looking for feedback and adviceStarted by mbhnm , 13 Nov 2020 beginner, observing
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Zoom eyepiece (8-24mm) worth the money?Started by Emirhan_05 , Yesterday, 12:24 PM eyepieces
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BRAND NEW to Astronomy - Seeking Advice PleaseStarted by Neverstoplookingup* , 21 Nov 2020 beginner, observing, equipment and 1 more...
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Looking for a good barlow lens and a filter... can yall help me out?Started by Emirhan_05 , 24 Nov 2020 Celestron, eyepieces, filters
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Cotton vs Kleenex?Started by jpolizzi219 , 05 Nov 2020 |
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Another what telescope question...but a little differentStarted by CCW13 , 23 Nov 2020 |
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Collimation HelpStarted by School Me , 24 Nov 2020 |
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Advice - Celestron Nexstar 6SE vs Orion Starseeker IV 150 GoTo Reflector vs Orion Starseeker IV 150 GoTo Mak-CassStarted by pav428 , 17 Nov 2020 |
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Ask questionStarted by Helder , 20 Nov 2020 |
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Finder Scope DewStarted by School Me , 23 Nov 2020 |
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Another request for help choosing a telescopeStarted by ScrewLoose , 05 Nov 2020 beginner, equipment, mount and 1 more...
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The insignificanceStarted by joepharms , 03 Nov 2020 dso
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Need helping fixing or purchasing a new mountStarted by deaconstevendickens , 24 Nov 2020 |
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XT8 Telescope Collimation QuestionStarted by Cameron326 , 22 Nov 2020 |
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Eyepiece selectionStarted by toolman60 , 24 Nov 2020 |
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Height of Sky Watcher 10'' Dob OEM Focuser at Max TravelStarted by rstyle , 20 Nov 2020 |
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Long term user reviews of star discovery ota /Starseeker newt otaStarted by amitshesh , 23 Nov 2020 |
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Mars - how was it for you?Started by Mountain Got , 20 Nov 2020 |
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Question about comparing magnitudesStarted by leafyseadragon , 22 Nov 2020 |
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Telescope vs "Binocular telescope" Are they worth it?Started by HouseBuilder328 , 23 Nov 2020 |
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Star Cluster?Started by School Me , 19 Nov 2020 |
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SunspotsStarted by RogerD , 20 Nov 2020 observing
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Binoculars vs telescope? Need help with buying.Started by johnsuomi , 22 Nov 2020 |
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Drifting on the gotoStarted by Mountain Got , 20 Nov 2020 Celestron, SCT
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Celestron 8SE case optionsStarted by madlabs , 02 Nov 2020 |
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Advice on my first telescope?Started by Lart , 22 Nov 2020 |
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Eyepiece / Barlow / filters suggestion for Celestron 127SLTStarted by astroey , 04 Nov 2020 accessories, eyepieces, filters and 2 more...
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How do you keep your eyepieces clean?Started by krokodilce , 15 Nov 2020 |
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How do you mount a Coronado PST?Started by No N in collimation , 07 Nov 2020 solar, tripod, observing, mount and 3 more...
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