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  1. Collimation, conflicting information & confusion (9 replies)
  2. Finding nebulas with a dob (9 replies)
  3. My first telescope!!! (8 replies)
  4. Messier List files for beginners (2 replies)
  5. Getting a new Telscope (8 replies)
  6. HELP! Contacting AOE?? (10 replies)
  7. SCT vs Newtonian dob (16 replies)
  8. How do you take care of you scop after a viewing session? (9 replies)
  9. Celestron Skyscout (8 replies)
  10. Neck problems... (47 replies)
  11. Aurora Australis (11 replies)
  12. Question about focal length (11 replies)
  13. Question about "seeing" (4 replies)
  14. Astronomy and Autism (14 replies)
  15. New to the Stars (3 replies)
  16. Newbie - soon to look through a N8iSE (5 replies)
  17. Hello hello (3 replies)
  18. Just starting out. Think I'll go with a Dobsonian. (28 replies)
  19. Canberra beginners. (0 replies)
  20. Question about the moon (11 replies)
  21. My 8" Bintel Dob is about to arrive! (12 replies)
  22. Betelgeuse Looks Different ? (9 replies)
  23. Showing sky to 4 & 5 yr olds (29 replies)
  24. Sun questions (4 replies)
  25. How to Collimate LX200 10" (6 replies)
  26. My first telescope (17 replies)
  27. Beginner needs some advice (5 replies)
  28. GSO vs Skywatcher (6 replies)
  29. 10" vs 12" dob (7 replies)
  30. Thoughts on Skywatcher Sw 102 (14 replies)
  31. Binocular observation (6 replies)
  32. Hi there (8 replies)
  33. Help with a Mak? (0 replies)
  34. Newbie with 'dob' question (13 replies)
  35. Focal ratio (10 replies)
  36. Protecting your equipment in the outdoor (14 replies)
  37. To good to be true? (15 replies)
  38. The Jetstream (12 replies)
  39. Camera settings for Jupiter bit of help if anyone can please (9 replies)
  40. Top ten deep sky objects (23 replies)
  41. What am I seeing? (3 replies)
  42. Jupiter impact (8 replies)
  43. Viewing planets with dobsonian (42 replies)
  44. Ascot Digital Compass (5 replies)
  45. Saw my First Jupiter moon shadow (11 replies)
  46. Big Bang Theory (23 replies)
  47. Bino Advice (8 replies)
  48. back after a while..say hii every body.. (3 replies)
  49. Help-Secondary mirror blemishes. New 10"LB (30 replies)
  50. Newbie from Liverpool, NSW (13 replies)
  51. URGENT Please (Solar Eclipse Times) (2 replies)
  52. Novice, looking to enter star gazing... (5 replies)
  53. Garrett 25x100 Binocular - Filter Threads? (7 replies)
  54. Spots on My Mirror ! (13 replies)
  55. Mars (7 replies)
  56. Visual limits of my scope (11 replies)
  57. Recommended visual objects for 4" refractor (9 replies)
  58. Strange object while waiting for ISS (6 replies)
  59. First night last night, plus shopping list (10 replies)
  60. webcam unmodied Q (8 replies)
  61. Eyepiece upgrades (4 replies)
  62. HELP!!! Telescope for a super keen 5 yr old! (18 replies)
  63. Which eyepiece for my Nexstar6? (3 replies)
  64. Hey im new + filter question (6 replies)
  65. Thanks to all replies about strange rock photo wont happen again (6 replies)
  66. Please,please can anyone identify this strange object (6 replies)
  67. Acuter Digital Imager (5 replies)
  68. Bob's knobs worth it?? (39 replies)
  69. Polar Alignment accuracy (19 replies)
  70. Aftermarket Focussing of a Mak? (2 replies)
  71. Thankyou IIS! (9 replies)
  72. 6 Inch Maksutov Cassegrain Pics (7 replies)
  73. Planisphere for an incorrect latitude (4 replies)
  74. Telescope cases (4 replies)
  75. Upgrade to 8 '' (5 replies)
  76. The addiction begins (21 replies)
  77. Hello, and a few questions, please. (3 replies)
  78. Newbie Site (2 replies)
  79. Help Identifying Mystery Object In Photos (6 replies)
  80. What terms mean and how to do stuff? (11 replies)
  81. Eyepiece upgrade path? (13 replies)
  82. Do you keep one eye closed? (3 replies)
  83. Would much appreciate any help available! (20 replies)
  84. Question about filters (4 replies)
  85. Difference between these scopes? (7 replies)
  86. Was Venus visable 0845 23/06/2009 (3 replies)
  87. Omega Centauri- First night out (12 replies)
  88. Idea of building a elevated landing pad (6 replies)
  89. I got it, I got it. (13 replies)
  90. LX200 drive training (8 replies)
  91. Refractors vs Reflectors, focal ratio and magnification (14 replies)
  92. Real Beginner! (8 replies)
  93. I'm new here (27 replies)
  94. DEEP sky observation! (2 replies)
  95. What Collimation tool to buy (36 replies)
  96. Advice for a beginner re: webcam (5 replies)
  97. How Do you find objecst with Altazi? (14 replies)
  98. Identifying Fast Traveling Objects (8 replies)
  99. Hello, and help? (a mistake regarding dew) (16 replies)
  100. collapsible or solid (11 replies)
  101. eq mount questions... (8 replies)
  102. Oldy wanting to take it up again !! (20 replies)
  103. I want to find Neptune (8 replies)
  104. My First Binocs - Mount Question (15 replies)
  105. bright stars appear as a fuzy ball (4 replies)
  106. EYEPIECE & Astrophotograph question!! (4 replies)
  107. Flight path over Perth WA (25 replies)
  108. Which one (6 replies)
  109. All Sky Messier Catalog (24 replies)
  110. Oh crap (9 replies)
  111. out of focus concentric diffraction circles (4 replies)
  112. Hole in my Dob's dustcap (12 replies)
  113. Impossible question part 2... drift align.. driving me crazy (6 replies)
  114. The Dummies Guide to Maintaining a Dob (23 replies)
  115. Pollution filters (4 replies)
  116. More Collimation Questions (11 replies)
  117. Celestron Omni XLT 150 - Cheapest Price (4 replies)
  118. Question regarding focal lengths. (30 replies)
  119. Impossible question is there an easy answer (12 replies)
  120. A Decision .... Now for the Loot! (16 replies)
  121. Coma Correctors (7 replies)
  122. LX90 Auto Star control problems. Help! (5 replies)
  123. Buying new scope - advice? (8 replies)
  124. Guiding & PEC (1 replies)
  125. Down the Coast (6 replies)
  126. Scope for 6yo (11 replies)
  127. Cone Error in the soutthern Hemisphere (5 replies)
  128. Extras/Accessories for New Scope (5 replies)
  129. comets (19 replies)
  130. Handy site for noobs like me (0 replies)
  131. Help needed - which Dob? (17 replies)
  132. Is it ok to keep my scope outside? (21 replies)
  133. Attaching Camera (dSLR or Regular Digi) to Telescope (8 replies)
  134. Help: Need opinions on which telescope to buy (12 replies)
  135. Can anyone identify this lens? (8 replies)
  136. Chipped Objective (3 replies)
  137. Meade LX 90 external power input socket (4 replies)
  138. Celestron 70AZ (1 replies)
  139. Noob Question (5 replies)
  140. Some questions regarding Dobsonian reflectors (24 replies)
  141. Telrad Help Please (6 replies)
  142. How to cut up an aluminum box (5 replies)
  143. Help required......drift align (4 replies)
  144. Info on Barlow lens please. (7 replies)
  145. Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder (10 replies)
  146. Which 8" Dob?? (5 replies)
  147. Eyepieces what, why and how. (3 replies)
  148. New to Astronomy (10 replies)
  149. Portable mount (6 replies)
  150. Swag of issues with setup...help needed (17 replies)
  151. Stellarium help please (13 replies)
  152. Dew (4 replies)
  153. Which Galaxies can I see? (2 replies)
  154. Filters, what to get? (6 replies)
  155. Observatory Question. (7 replies)
  156. What should have been in the Sydney sky this morning? (8 replies)
  157. Need help please to collimate new scope (24 replies)
  158. 2x vs 3x barlow lens (4 replies)
  159. Alt-Az mount question (5 replies)
  160. AOE150m cassegrain vs black diamond 127mm. opions please (13 replies)
  161. Yet another newbie can't decide (10 replies)
  162. This morning's delights (3 replies)
  163. help with a new scopey pants! (7 replies)
  164. JNow or J2000 ? (1 replies)
  165. Astro-Software I found on my Eee-Pc (17 replies)
  166. What conditions produce good 'seeing' (12 replies)
  167. When best time to view Jupiter ? (8 replies)
  168. New member looking for advice (11 replies)
  169. True South (14 replies)
  170. First Light - Newby Frustrations - Not Happy (20 replies)
  171. finding true north (20 replies)
  172. usb serial cable with prolific chip..... (5 replies)
  173. Binoculars and an Astronomy question (18 replies)
  174. Leaving the nest (6 replies)
  175. buying 1st telescope (6 replies)
  176. Ice discounts at Retailers? (7 replies)
  177. Ahhhhh..... Now!!! I get it (17 replies)
  178. Website I thought I'd share (5 replies)
  179. Owner/s of Meade LXD 75. 8inch, a question (0 replies)
  180. looking for a dark sky site (5 replies)
  181. Help with filters (3 replies)
  182. New bloke on board (9 replies)
  183. Tonite Maybe (9 replies)
  184. Well, I thought I was going to have many ??'s (9 replies)
  185. Help with 12" Dob (5 replies)
  186. Hi all! Im new around here. (6 replies)
  187. sighting in Geelong, victoria, 7pm, 10 april 09 (3 replies)
  188. Helpful websites (7 replies)
  189. the easiest galaxies to find (28 replies)
  190. I can't find the Moon (2 replies)
  191. New here, so please be gentle with me (15 replies)
  192. Hi all! (13 replies)
  193. Celestial equator (10 replies)
  194. Starry Night Pro / Stellarium / A book (18 replies)
  195. Easter - isn't it ironic... (8 replies)
  196. Accessories help (2 replies)
  197. Advice please on cheap scope (28 replies)
  198. Scope Buddies (3 replies)
  199. New Member Introduction (8 replies)
  200. Lulin (1 replies)
  201. Dave's 12" GRAB & GO scope :) (11 replies)
  202. Melb Planetarium visit - Anyone been lately? (5 replies)
  203. Buying A 10" Dob (7 replies)
  204. focuser slippage (3 replies)
  205. polar alignment (1 replies)
  206. interesting videos (0 replies)
  207. New to the night sky (7 replies)
  208. Buying first telescope - what do I need? (35 replies)
  209. Meade LX200 guiding problem (2 replies)
  210. How a Cassegrain Telescope works - Simulation Video (1 replies)
  211. a few simple questions... (10 replies)
  212. Owners of Celestron C8 SGT on a German E Q mount your help needed. (19 replies)
  213. Attn Sydney newbies and the curious (1 replies)
  214. Two Queries from a beginner (7 replies)
  215. What a fantastic intro to star gazing! (19 replies)
  216. Hi everyone (6 replies)
  217. Guide Scope (2 replies)
  218. hello (5 replies)
  219. setting up a skywatcher150 (1 replies)
  220. Some Books (3 replies)
  221. First Jupiter viewing! (12 replies)
  222. Skewd diffaction patterns clues ? (5 replies)
  223. New Looking for ideas to go with new telescope (6 replies)
  224. Newbie question on balancing and EQMOD (1 replies)
  225. I saw Saturn for the 1st time tonight (18 replies)
  226. Starry night pro 5 with EQmod (4 replies)
  227. Setting up stellarium (8 replies)
  228. Saxon Dobsonian 10" Telescope (3 replies)
  229. imaging when moon up? (3 replies)
  230. 10" GSO Dob is like a glorified pair of glasses (25 replies)
  231. Demineralised vs distilled water for mirror cleaning (19 replies)
  232. Meeting people in the Mooroolbark, Lilydale, Ringwood area (3 replies)
  233. Pentax mount (12 replies)
  234. Meeting people (1 replies)
  235. Good seeing (6 replies)
  236. Looking to get a Bintel BT252-B 10" Dobsonian ???? (21 replies)
  237. Would this scope be ok to start with??? (7 replies)
  238. Scope setup q's from a newbie (7 replies)
  239. Bit less confused (8 replies)
  240. New to astronomy and these forums (17 replies)
  241. confused drift aligner (6 replies)
  242. A Confused Newbi (17 replies)
  243. Some questions (10 replies)
  244. Found this web link (2 replies)
  245. Reccomend me a Telescope pls (70 replies)
  246. Time To Get Serious...No, Seriously! (7 replies)
  247. Scope as a gift... (14 replies)
  248. Can I mount a camera on a mount with no scope? (6 replies)
  249. 1st Telescope (6 replies)
  250. Mounts and yet more mounts! (9 replies)