The forum for all beginners to ask questions, post introductions, get help, ask the "how do I..?" type questions, etc. We'd love to hear from you! We're here to help!

For all beginners discussions about equipment - what to buy, what type of telescope is best for you, where to buy from, how to use your equipment, etc.

For all beginners images, discussions and questions about astrophotography - post your photos, get feedback, how to get into astrophotography, what equipment do you need to take photos, etc.

General topics not covered by the other IceInSpace Astronomy Forums.

Discussions related to Astronomy in the media - books, magazines, TV, movies, radio, podcasts, star charts, atlases, etc.

Announce and discuss any upcoming star parties, astro society/club talks and meetings, observing group activities, community activities, etc.

Discussions related to upcoming or past celestial and astronomical events - conjunctions, eclipses, occultations, meteor showers, comets, etc. If it's going to happen in the sky, talk about it here!

Discuss everything related to observing with your telescope, including observation logs, what's in the sky, etc. General astronomy discussions welcome too.

Sub-Forums: Observation Reports

Discussions related to the Science of Astronomy, Amateur Contributions to Astronomy Science, Space Exploration etc. Strictly moderated - stay on-topic, serious discussions please.

Discussions related to Radio Astronomy, Spectroscopy and Variable Star Observing

Discuss all astronomy equipment - telescope, mounts, etc.

Discuss all aspects of eyepieces, barlows and filters

A place to discuss all aspects of Amateur Telescope Making, Do-It-Yourself mods, projects and DIY accessories

A place to discuss all aspects of DIY Observatories - ideas, designs, discussions, photos, questions, piers, etc.

Discuss astronomy software and computer related questions or advice, star chart or planning software, etc.

Discuss astronomy software and applications for all mobile devices such as the iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone etc..

Discuss astrophotography and imaging equipment (both astro and non-astro), cameras, lenses, general photography, etc. Astrophotography tips and techniques, processing etc.

Post your images of solar system objects! Sun, Moon, Planets, Comets, etc

Post your images of deep space! Nebulas, Galaxies, etc.

Post your images of landscape astrophotography, skyscapes, nightscapes, timelapses and night sky scenes usually with terrestrial foregrounds

Post your images of Earth! Nature and wildlife, landscapes, people and objects, etc

Telescopes, Binoculars, Mounts or complete packages

Eyepieces & Barlows

Filters, Finderscopes, Diagonals, Lasers, etc.

Cameras, Lenses and other Imaging Equipment

Items not related to Astronomy or Imaging Equipment

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