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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Meade Polaris 114EQ-D - Questions about focuser, eyepiece holderStarted by juliussd , 08 Jun 2025 |
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Does aperture still matter at low magnification and lots of light?Started by Vansh , 23 Dec 2023 |
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Beginner's dilemma: why there is no difference?Started by Moshteaca , 17 Jun 2025 |
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Comparing text in book to Stellarium, text says look NE, Stellarium looks NWStarted by CRAZYeye29325 , 29 Jun 2025 |
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star collimating a newtonian ?Started by Giz , 15 Jun 2025 |
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My first and second days ever using a telescopeStarted by severencir , 30 May 2025 |
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Skywatcher HA Scope vs LuntStarted by Stephgra , 28 Jun 2025 |
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OneSky Newtonian - Astronomers without bordersStarted by jlandy , 23 May 2014 |
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I need a jpeg resizerStarted by Albie , 13 Jun 2025 |
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NexStar 8SE additional rear cell mount screws?Started by BSWoody , 16 Jun 2025 |
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ES 127 1900 Mak telescope reviewStarted by rshah , 18 Jun 2025  Beginner, Equipment and 4 more...
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Camera collimation setup & collimation helpStarted by Newhobbies , 23 Jun 2025 |
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Mounting bracketStarted by ToddHomchick , 22 Jun 2025 |
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Pricing Celestron Nextar 8iStarted by jarod347 , 21 Jun 2025 Celestron, Astro Gear Today
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Meade Camera Identification - OldStarted by smorley67 , 20 Jun 2025 |
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Celestron,skywatchers,bresser,E.S,svbony,who has the best customer service?Started by Arkade , 09 Jun 2025 |
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Static dark background? Needs cooldown?Started by Mattaeo , 22 May 2025 |
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Starfield Optics ED80mm F/7 APO Doublet kitStarted by Arkade , 14 Jun 2025 |
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Quick Way to Judge "Seeing" Without Grab-N-Go?Started by Androux , 30 Apr 2025 |
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An honest question pertaining to encouraging the new hobbyistStarted by TDPerry , 15 Jun 2025 |
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Important Accessories to consider for 8 SCT? Mount Advice?Started by S_Manassas , 14 Jun 2025 |
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Celestron DX5/adding a .63 reducer corrector.Started by RCLARK28 , 07 Jun 2025 |
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Synscan 2.5.2Started by BDN , 16 Jun 2025 |
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Quite special names given to many celestial objects.Started by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 08 Jun 2025 |
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Cracked corrector plate, run?Started by Debacle , 13 Jun 2025 |
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Filter(s) for visualStarted by Wenxing Tang , 08 Mar 2025 |
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Ed Ting scope giveawayStarted by AnthonyII , 08 Jun 2025 |
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Talk about your 100ed evostarStarted by Arkade , 11 Jun 2025 |
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Need GoTo Telescope for VisualStarted by Uhhjoe82 , 06 Jun 2025 |
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Rotated ReticleStarted by CTastro , 24 May 2025 |
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Upgraded to a new scope for $80cdn seeking adviceStarted by Landau , 12 Jun 2025 |
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Your bresser/explorer scientific dobsonianStarted by Arkade , 12 Jun 2025 |
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Graduation Present- Advice needed from a MumStarted by Grumpy Rabbit , 05 Jun 2025 |
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Help selecting first optics and accesoriesStarted by SebaSkywalker , 19 Feb 2025 Beginner, Eyepieces, Maksutov and 2 more...
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Celestron 100/660 achro vs StellaMira 110mm ED Doublet f/6 RefractorStarted by Arkade , 07 Mar 2025 |
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Considering an observer's chair? I compared two.Started by cee_dee.exe , 12 Oct 2023 |
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Adjustable eyepiece for MeadStarted by Augustus007 , 08 Jun 2025 |
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Echolight. Contact attempt.Started by RCLARK28 , 07 Jun 2025 |
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What at-home beginner projects could I try?Started by Iwouldratherlovethemoon , 29 May 2025 Beginner
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Is there a decent refractor and mount for a beginner under$200?Started by gregbeanpe , 27 Mar 2025 Beginner, Mount, Refractor
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About nightvision.Started by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 04 Jun 2025 |
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Do all mirror clips need to be visible when collimating?Started by sky_lounge , 20 May 2025 Collimation, Dob, Beginner
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Recommendations for Cooling Fan and FiltersStarted by ctsufer31 , 09 Sep 2023 |
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What’s the Trick for making 31mmT5 work in AD10 focuser?Started by ClsscLib , 01 Jun 2025 |
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Alignment issues with Celestron NexStar 8SEStarted by kelseyursula , 26 Feb 2025 |
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First post and first questionStarted by QCstart , 01 Jun 2025 |
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A beginner- Where should I start?Started by Iwouldratherlovethemoon , 28 May 2025 Beginner
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Found 100ed evostar sale £370 Amazon UK!Started by Arkade , 29 May 2025 |
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? about Cooling Fan on 8" NewtonianStarted by Neanderthal , 09 Dec 2021 |
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Is an 8" Dobsonian worth it for me?Started by itsjack , 29 May 2025 Reflector, Visual, Beginner
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