Beginners Equipment Discussions [Archive] - Page 11

Experience buying a new telescope (0 replies)
3.5mm Hyperion EP. (3 replies)
New member - Need eyepiece advice (7 replies)
A Lost night (1 replies)
drive for celestron astromaster 70eq (4 replies)
GEM Alignment Jig, variations on a theme (3 replies)
Differences in Refractor and Reflector for Astrophotography (6 replies)
Aligning an Astrotrac with a compass? (6 replies)
Autostar scrolling (6 replies)
10in dob base (2 replies)
Which 16" dob to buy? (5 replies)
If you're after a quality mount... (0 replies)
Where to buy Zeiss Victory (0 replies)
What to buy with $2500 (11 replies)
another, what next question ... (1 replies)
GSO Plossl (15 replies)
8" Newt + EQ5 + ??? (4 replies)
Totally New need guidance (15 replies)
next telescope (5 replies)
Auto guiding system (13 replies)
Father of a future astronomer.... (10 replies)
Celestron Nexstar 8SE or Dob?...decisions, decisions??? (9 replies)
Imaging source GigE 5 camera's ??? (1 replies)
Cleaning inside faces of objective lenses (3 replies)
New focuser (11 replies)
Astronomik CLS vs CLS CCD (2 replies)
Beginner / Saxon 1025 AZ3 (9 replies)
Celestron 2" UHC LPR filter (5 replies)
Dipping toe in water - suggestions requested (9 replies)
There is no substitute for Aperture. (7 replies)
Synta ED80 (1 replies)
balancing tricks for Newtonian? (3 replies)
Viewfinder for ETX 105 (1 replies)
Which scope? Is my math correct? (5 replies)
Takahashi scope query (3 replies)
Laser collimation query (20 replies)
Reflector or Refractor (4 replies)
With binoculars, how do I make the images align? (8 replies)
Canon Product Codes (10 replies)
Scored an old Mak, needs some maintenance (15 replies)
ED 2x Barlow focus problem (9 replies)
Telescope Carry Case in Australia? (7 replies)
Help with first scope and gear. (4 replies)
Game Controller (6 replies)
Drift aligment (12 replies)
new scope recommendation (3 replies)
DMK41 15f.p.s not working? (19 replies)
New Barlow significantly reduces brightness (2 replies)
Ba'ader Moon & Skyglow filter yay or nay? (3 replies)
RA setting circle (2 replies)
12V power solution for Canon 500D (11 replies)
Saxon 15012 EQ3 Reflector Telescope (15 replies)
EQ6 Altitude. (3 replies)
travel scope? (9 replies)
Neq6 pro mains power (2 replies)
Baader Planetarium 1.25" and 2" 8mm Hyperion Eyepiece (20 replies)
goto gone crazy (2 replies)
webcam and scope for guiding - No stars (4 replies)
Big binoculars or telescope for terrestrial/astronomy (21 replies)
UHC or UHC-E (11 replies)
Guide scope or Off Off axis? (7 replies)
Modified Webcam for Astro Photography (2 replies)
Argo Navis and Servo Cat (3 replies)
What scope to start with? (7 replies)
Power for Synscan when updating (7 replies)
New EQ6 w/ SW ED100 polar alignment questions (11 replies)
backyard creations (13 replies)
Upgrading EP's need some advice. (5 replies)
Recommendations for EPs (4 replies)
Cool eyepiece and accessories bag (3 replies)
G'day - and does a BDED120 work on a GP (3 replies)
Wanting to buy first scope in wa (5 replies)
heq5 or eq6? (6 replies)
Filter Types (0 replies)
mount bolt broken: help identify and replace (14 replies)
LT6 Hand controller (5 replies)
First Scope choice. 10 or 12 inc Dobsonian. (13 replies)
Orion gear (telescope.com) (8 replies)
piggyback a camera on 8" newtonian (Eden Optics) (3 replies)
Auto Focuser for small mak (3 replies)
GSO Sky view (3 replies)
Correct voltage to drive EQ2 RA Drive (4 replies)
Powder coating an OTA (3 replies)
Bintel Imaging Newt vs Skywatcher BD Newt (8 replies)
Home Position EQ6 cone error? (1 replies)
Starshoot issues (2 replies)
Recommendations please (1 replies)
upgrades and the venus transit (0 replies)
Are my eyepieces any good? (8 replies)
pentax 6.5-19.5 zoom eyepiece. (2 replies)
astrofilm filter (13 replies)
Refractor - image plane tilted (4 replies)
Solar filter arrived. (14 replies)
EQ Mounts (10 replies)
Solar filters for reflector telescopes? (3 replies)
What type of scope? (1 replies)
new battery and connectors for new HEQ5 mount - help (20 replies)
Mount balancing (2 replies)
Choices, so many... (6 replies)
Hi everybody-Pls advise us most newbies on latest n lightest tripod,mount for8" OTA (9 replies)
Ok...i am ready (10 replies)
Solar filters? (6 replies)
ioptron hand controller (8 replies)
cheap scopes in WA (23 replies)
Reflector, Refractor or Dob for first timer... (30 replies)
Where is the SynScan RS232 Menu Option (17 replies)
Dovetail size (1 replies)
EQ6 Differences (8 replies)
Buying a telescope for Astrophotography (4 replies)
8" Dob Scope SkyWatcher $499 (3 replies)
GoTo kit for dobsonians (16 replies)
new to astrophotography (11 replies)
Advice (Bushnell and 12" SW Goto Dob) (11 replies)
8 inch Skywatcher 'go-to' (4 replies)
HEQ5 pro and counterweights (9 replies)
Meade 12" Dob. (13 replies)
Scope choice (20 replies)
modded canon 450d.. which eos clip filter (0 replies)
NexStar 130SLT Vs Meade LT 8" ACF (20 replies)
HEQ5 Pro Payload (6 replies)
Skywatcher 254mm Eyepieces (12 replies)
A little help (11 replies)
CGEM Series Computerized mount. (5 replies)
Do ppl here know of Takahashi (LE:long eye relief) eyepieces? (6 replies)
suggested accessories SW 12" (6 replies)
newbie to ice inspace - hi everyone! (16 replies)
Quick thinking saves the night (8 replies)
Northgroup / joctech - China (11 replies)
Tripod for binoculars (17 replies)
upgrade focuser for Celestron 130SLT (3 replies)
LX200GPS info required (3 replies)
Ready To Catch Some Rays (5 replies)
Sky wire and ipods (10 replies)
New to this HELP! (38 replies)
EQ3 mount Alt adjustment seized help please (18 replies)
Solar Viewing - Help Please (11 replies)
electric focuser for c14 (6 replies)
EP weight. (3 replies)
Red Dot Finders (5 replies)
toucam 810B (5 replies)
First light very bright (5 replies)
Hi All new to this, help appriciated. Got a BKP15075NEQ3 (11 replies)
Nexstar SE4 (1 replies)
Losmandy Titan dimensions (0 replies)
Ordering components from overseas (14 replies)
Focal reducer for ED127 (25 replies)
WO FLT-110 or FLT-98 (4 replies)
Another Diagonal question. (7 replies)
Can you turn your scope into a goto scope? (10 replies)
Focal reducer for Gso RC 6" (3 replies)
Diagonal upgrade - prism or mirror (8 replies)
Balancing a Dob (6 replies)
When GOTO doesn't go to... (11 replies)
Help! Scratched primary mirror on setup (13 replies)
OIII Filter Help (5 replies)
Baader Hyperion with GStar (4 replies)
adding alignmaster stars (10 replies)
What are some good cleaning tools for a scope? (2 replies)
Dobs are often recommended, but what about... (13 replies)
Meade ETX90 repairs (1 replies)
GOTO Dob's (4 replies)
Buying first telescope advice (12 replies)
Help - Telescope for Solar Eclipse (15 replies)
Observing Chair (8 replies)
Tracking motor speed (4 replies)
Beginner Equipment: Dob's on a EQ Mount (4 replies)
Difficulty attaching eyepiece to new 8" Saxon Dob. (9 replies)
photography (6 replies)
Deep Sky Observing (15 replies)
Problems with DSI 2 or me (6 replies)
ccdsoft with TCF-S (5 replies)
Which mount?? (5 replies)
need advice plz (4 replies)
Diameter question (4 replies)
First Scope Advice (4 replies)
an anatomy of the first year in the life of an astrohphotographer... (5 replies)
Pros and Cons 8''Meade Lightswitch (5 replies)
Noooob (12 replies)
PowerSeeker 127EQ better lenses? (5 replies)
Telescope-viewing and DSLR photography (12 replies)
Anbody care to explain? (20 replies)
Dobsonian Advice (10 replies)
Elizabethcm1 (3 replies)
Help, collimation problem (5 replies)
Refractor setup (6 replies)
optec focuser power supply (0 replies)
need aluminium for my cooler Mod (6 replies)
lenses and filters for my 8se (32 replies)
Bintel and the Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece offer... (17 replies)
Questions regarding first scope (14 replies)
Question about G11 (2 replies)
PST solarscope - What does the blocking filter block? (7 replies)
Spotting Scopes as Finders (5 replies)
Any star party around christmas or EOY? (1 replies)
Are Wil Tirion's "Star Charts" any good for using with a telescope? (10 replies)
Queries re: Skywatcher 10 inch dobsonian and accessories (7 replies)
Is Rooftop A Good Idea? (10 replies)
Telescope advice please (9 replies)
SynScan and Polar alignment question (5 replies)
Beginner Astrophotograpgy Queries (20 replies)
lx200 homemade wedge (3 replies)
new to astronomy (15 replies)
advice re. entry level colour CCD (5 replies)
accesory mounting screws (2 replies)
Bintel vs WO diagonal (6 replies)
EQ5 Upgrade kit (2 replies)
What 'scope buy youngster for xmas? (8 replies)
dew controler?? (5 replies)
SW 10" Dob Advice (5 replies)
Saxon 1206 120mm vs Skywatcher 120mm (7 replies)
What telescope for grey nomads? (12 replies)
Why is Aristotle important to astronomy? (14 replies)
New AP setup (16 replies)
some questions! (7 replies)
Free C8, forks and wedge....for a month (0 replies)
Glatter Collimator question (6 replies)
Flat frame after Canon filter mod? (17 replies)
Been told otherwise - First scope (9 replies)
Beginning Amateur Astronomers Please Help!? (1 replies)
Apologies-New Gear... (1 replies)
Hi, can I eliminate CA using a filter wheel? (6 replies)
Secondary mirror and collimation (13 replies)
Solar viewing prep for Venus Transit (7 replies)
New refractor (6 replies)
Lx90 and solar scope (3 replies)
Can you explain? (5 replies)
MEADE LX 90 ACF first night --> eyepiece issues (11 replies)
A few questions :) (3 replies)
Idiots guide to setting up a telescope :) (6 replies)
Celestron 130EQ + Accessories vs Dob 6-8" inch (13 replies)
New dob (19 replies)
Anyone any thoughts on a Herschel solar wedge? (3 replies)
CA in Astro Photography (3 replies)
Bintel 8" (8 replies)
WO 98 FLT question (3 replies)
Meade LX200ACF 10" or Celestron EdgeHD 9.25 or 11" (35 replies)
Zooooom EP's...... (19 replies)
Luminous Tent Rope Tags! (3 replies)
Bobs Knobs, are they worth it? (10 replies)
Wanting a C11 or C14 and mount (0 replies)
HitecAstro EQDIR adapter (4 replies)
A few questions (5 replies)
Upgrading Focusser on a Dob (7 replies)
Where can i get an 8se cheap (5 replies)
Lomo 105/650 first light (2 replies)
Telescope for 6 yr old (13 replies)
What eye pieces should I be using and when? (6 replies)
HEQ5 Pro - Polar Alignment (45 replies)
Mini guide scope & scope FL question (7 replies)
Planetary vs DSO - What scope? (18 replies)