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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Update Stellarium asteroid data?Started by orbman , 24 May 2025 |
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A warning regarding your TELRAD (or the like)Started by Finger Prints , 24 May 2025 |
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I went the right way and got the wrong result.Started by Elazar , 06 May 2025 |
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Manually moving Skywatcher Goto DobsonianStarted by Hikescdnrckys , 23 May 2025 |
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Steps to take BEFORE alignment with Celestron CGME IIStarted by Lardo5150 , 24 May 2025  Beginner, Celestron, Mount
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SkyCal doen't work in french computer ?Started by JeanMario , 21 May 2025 |
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When do the Pleiades start showing up again after summer?Started by fair weather charlie , 16 May 2025 |
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What does it take to join Astromart?Started by mwhite3 , 04 Sep 2022 |
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Is Sky and Telescope still a decent read?Started by robinmtns , 18 Jan 2025 |
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Wondering about Arcminutes? I was.... Neil DeGrasse explains.Started by PIEJr , 20 May 2025 Ancient Astronomy, Beginner and 1 more...
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A little disappointed with my first 4" telescopeStarted by Totu , 04 Sep 2023 |
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Bresser 10 inch dobStarted by Arkade , 22 Apr 2025 |
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My Second Telescope will be ...Started by AlphaCenta , 11 Apr 2025 |
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Thoughts on spotting scopes?Started by AuroraBo , 27 Apr 2025 Optics, Observing
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How do I change my display nameStarted by StarsInArizona , 24 Oct 2021 |
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Best Filter for Visual observing ?Started by PRoser , 14 May 2025 |
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Collimation star shape affected by secondary?Started by GreenDay , 14 May 2025 |
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Requesting a light chartStarted by UnityLover , 15 Dec 2022 |
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SkySafari and push-to mounts ?Started by Jipibi92 , 06 May 2025 Astro Tech
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VISUAL SCOPE RECOMMENDED FOR EQMStarted by telco507 , 10 May 2025 |
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Reducer for visual?Started by g3rain1 , 09 May 2025 |
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What galaxies are easy to observe?Started by itsjack , 20 Apr 2025 Beginner
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Looking for Peter WangsnessStarted by Donzila , 09 May 2025 |
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Re: the advice often given to beginners to start with eyes & binos...Started by AuroraBo , 27 Apr 2025 Beginner, Binoculars, Equipment
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I'm Worried I'm losing interestStarted by TheReboot , 10 Apr 2025 Astrometry, Beginner
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What size screw / bolt needed for the finder shoe on a 80eq celestronStarted by Cerberus62 , 16 Apr 2025 |
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Polar Alignment Question with computerized mount - Newbie QuestionStarted by wrbyrd , 07 May 2025 |
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Bresser 10" dob + starsenseStarted by Arkade , 05 May 2025 |
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How Do you Get with AstromartStarted by saemark30 , 02 May 2025 |
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Concerns about getting a c9.25Started by Misgav , 05 May 2025 |
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Did I make the right decision with the Heritage 150P?Started by puma1973 , 18 Aug 2024 |
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10 inch dob question, straps or no straps ?Started by Arkade , 01 May 2025 |
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changed password, can't recall it, need mod to email password changeStarted by jupiter122 , 05 May 2025 |
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Problems with my telescope.Started by astroaLLL42 , 28 Apr 2025 |
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Dobsonian Carrying Case? Is it a scam?Started by TheReboot , 20 Feb 2025 Dob, Equipment
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Will I need a paracorr/coma corrector for these EP's and telescope (haven't been able to observe yet)Started by Fingolfin , 17 Apr 2025 Eyepieces, Tele Vue and 4 more...
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Celestron Eye Cup IssueStarted by TL47 , 02 May 2025 Celestron, Eyepieces
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Custer Institute and Observatory Questions and info!Started by UnityLover , 16 Sep 2024 |
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Basic decent eyepiece for astrophotographer who has never done visual...Started by xonefs , 01 May 2025 |
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Recommendations- good grab n go?Started by Jsg , 15 Mar 2025 |
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Aperture vs Light PollutionStarted by ClsscLib , 24 Apr 2025 |
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Visual observation with high magnification-Celestron Nexstar Evolution 9.25 SCTStarted by Miki405380 , 29 Apr 2025 |
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does planets pass in front of Ring Nebula?Started by preprius , 21 Jan 2025 |
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Purpose of Knobs on C9.25 DovetailStarted by Dart106A , 28 Apr 2025 |
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Tripod for AM5 MountStarted by Bodrero , 28 Apr 2025 |
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14 inch Dob caseStarted by RPDjr , 26 Apr 2025 |
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Pointers on Using SynScanStarted by wopacker , 28 Apr 2025 |
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Visibility vs Seeing and other observing variablesStarted by snakehelah , 20 Apr 2025 |
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Will Plossl eyepieces make a big difference over Kellners?Started by AuroraBo , 23 Apr 2025 Eyepieces
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Gemini powerbox liteStarted by Slipperyducker , 25 Apr 2025 |
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