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Today, 05:51 AMdanram90 started a thread Is there ever a night when all 7 planets are out at the same time... in Astronomy Beginners Forum...or in the same night? I'm sure it probably happens...just not sure when. Would be awesome to catch them all in one sitting!0 replies | 3 view(s) -
Today, 05:50 AM3D Romeo replied to a thread HELP...Improvements in Saturn Imaging Have Strangely Ceased? in Astrophotography ForumLOL...Sorry JT. The moon just set, and there is stars everywhere! I'm drawing a blank though, and don't know what to shoot lol. I'm not using the...16 replies | 121 view(s) - Today, 05:41 AMHey guys I'm not sure where to put these posts but tonight I was out checking out Saturn and I happened to look up and saw a meteor enter the...0 replies | 4 view(s)
- Today, 05:40 AMAdditional detail: I live in very dark location ;D9 replies | 69 view(s)
- Today, 05:38 AMWow! Great advice! Thank you very much! I really appreciated it! Maybe, I'll buy a binocular first..... Oh ya, is Celestron UpClose G2 10x50...9 replies | 69 view(s)
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Today, 05:35 AMI am very happy. Have M51 centered perfectly and can see structure even in my 4 min sub. The stack is going to be great! My first successful image.6 replies | 27 view(s) -
Today, 05:35 AMFlexie replied to a thread Hexy=635 binoscope update==glass melter in ATM DIY Telescope Making ForumHow,s Dan, Been a while since the last post ere. I,m betting all the blanks are building up there and we,re going to get an eye-full in the...295 replies | 6900 view(s) - Today, 05:35 AMi recently migrated from India to NZ, i had a 60 mm celestron refractor back there, I couldnt get it here but I am planning to buy a reflector here,...48 replies | 6260 view(s)
- Today, 05:29 AMStellarium is a good software, for DSO hunting, But dark skies make hell lot of difference. Light pollution in city areas can kill the view.10 replies | 92 view(s)
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Today, 05:27 AMdcbrown73 replied to a thread UV/IR blocking filter on guiding cam in Astronomy Digital Cameras ForumI've spoke with a couple of users here that say slightly defocusing the guider cam actually improves the results. Just an FYI and thanks for your...3 replies | 13 view(s) - Today, 05:23 AMThanks buddy, i got it...., i have noticed big dobs get cooling fans attached to the rear. Is there a way to measure the mirror temp ?2 replies | 8 view(s)
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Today, 05:17 AMI have a DBK21 and sometimes I forget to remove the IR blocking filter. I have never experienced any difference when I leave it on or take it off. I...3 replies | 13 view(s) -
Today, 05:16 AMGreat... Happy imaging... Mitch6 replies | 27 view(s) -
Today, 05:15 AMjerryTheC replied to a thread Can anyone tell me what this is and where to get one? in Telescope Accessories ForumLooks like a traditional ground glass (or plastic equivalent) focusing screen - either from a medium format camera, or possibly a 4x5 large format...1 replies | 23 view(s) -
Today, 05:13 AMHey Dave, I just read another website which states that with the UV/IR filter in place you get a slight black halo around the stars. It sound...3 replies | 13 view(s) - Today, 05:13 AM100 worked. Thank you sir!6 replies | 27 view(s)
- Today, 05:05 AMRcoggins replied to a thread An observing pad for now, and a home for a future obs in Home Observatory ForumsI actually decided to go ahead and dump the money into a larger setup. I am going to go ahead and build a 12 X 16 foot pad with a roll off roof...17 replies | 372 view(s)
- Today, 05:03 AMThe Moon was a GRAND site tonight, Can't wait until tomorrow night!0 replies | 15 view(s)
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Today, 05:03 AMI say give it a try. You'll never know what you'll be able to view til you try it yourself. Don't let others tell you that you can't view near a...10 replies | 92 view(s) - Today, 04:57 AMDC, Not to lessen what some folks are going through. But what happened to you may have given me a mild form of PTSD! That is one of the worst...7 replies | 52 view(s)
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Today, 04:57 AMI'm sorry to hear about your mis-fortune. I could tell you a horror story or two but you probably wouldn't feel any better and I would feel worse...7 replies | 52 view(s) - Today, 04:55 AMPersonally I use my Kawasaki four wheeler and a 4 foot wide by 6 foot long trailer to move my XT2G around but I am in the process of buildig an...1 replies | 10 view(s)
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Today, 04:54 AMIt is a very tricky task to say the least. It takes time and patience to get it right. So far I have only captured some horrible moon pics and some...10 replies | 57 view(s) - Today, 04:47 AMHi Mitch, Yes that is what I understand you meant. It sill doesn't lessen the small amount of jealousy over how many stars your ZWO ASI120MM...5 replies | 40 view(s)
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Today, 04:46 AMThis is why most of the old timers recommend putting down a piece of carpet around the telescope. To catch an odd screw that fell out or to pad an...7 replies | 52 view(s) - Today, 04:42 AMYes, try 50, if that doesn't, work Try 100...6 replies | 27 view(s)
- Today, 04:42 AMolddogg60 replied to a discussion Daily Viewing reports and observations in group Coronado Solar ScopesLots of clouds today. Shot 8 videos and managed to save one. The wind shaking the scope was a definite problem. At least this was more viewing...179 replies
- Today, 04:41 AMYou need to get a set of metric allen wrenches. Probably the only way to adjust the screws.2 replies | 34 view(s)
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Today, 04:41 AMAny fellow AF members planning to attend this ? Looks like it should be a well worth the 12 bucks . AstroCATS Home0 replies | 8 view(s) - Today, 04:41 AMjaetea replied to a thread HELP...Improvements in Saturn Imaging Have Strangely Ceased? in Astrophotography ForumI'm jealous, I've got clouds on top of clouds on top of clouds.16 replies | 121 view(s)
