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Today, 12:18 PMSweet. As long as someone is doing something! Need to check into the spacestation later today. Have they started construction already? I think...1 replies | 4 view(s) -
Today, 12:14 PMThe Happy Parrot started a thread Can the right angle eyepiece on Zhumell Z8 finderscope be upgraded? in Dobsonian Telescopes ForumDoes anyone know if the finderscope right angle eyepiece on the Zhumell/Apertura dobs can be replaced with a better quality right angle? I realize I...0 replies | 0 view(s) - Today, 12:11 PMThat’s just nuts! An amazing image. So much good stuff going on in the LMC. Thanks for sharing the link, Clinton!5 replies | 25 view(s)
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Today, 12:10 PMKT4HX started a thread Observing Report for 22 April 2019 - dark sky galaxy hunting in Sextans in Astronomy Reports ForumThe forecast at our dark site house for the evening of the 22nd was for average transparency and good seeing. Astronomical darkness was listed at...0 replies | 0 view(s) - Today, 11:59 AMKT4HX replied to a thread Two difficult urban targets: Galaxy 4565 and Globular 5466 in Astronomy Reports ForumWell done John. Urban skies and small apertures makes for some interesting and rewarding challenges and victories. :)15 replies | 149 view(s)
- Today, 11:58 AMVery nicely done Ian. You were awash in a beautiful part of the sky when it comes to galaxies. The M-Chain is a curious and interesting grouping, and...18 replies | 134 view(s)
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Today, 11:34 AMWow, that looks awesome! That should serve you very well. Here is a post I produced about 3 years ago for a DIY wedge. Don't pay any attention...17 replies | 197 view(s) -
Today, 11:26 AMThanks for letting me know, there should be some space now.1 replies | 14 view(s) - Today, 11:21 AMkingclinton started a thread Rarest event ever, recorded by dark matter detector. in Astrophysics Forumhttps://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://phys.org/news/2019-04-dark-detector-rarest-event.html&ved=2ahUKEwi5yZDzj-vhAhW0RxUIHddj...0 replies | 8 view(s)
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Today, 11:00 AMHi Clinton, Thanks for your private message. I tried to reply in a PM but your message quota is full. regards Joe1 replies | 14 view(s) - Today, 10:59 AMThe space(moon) race is heating up. ...1 replies | 4 view(s)
- Today, 10:56 AMThe Happy Parrot replied to a thread Is this a normal collimation view Celestron 127EQ ? in Celestron Telescope ForumsInteresting review at Telescopicwatch. I like Zane Landers' reviews and recommendations generally as I find him credible. Chicagorandy, before...17 replies | 136 view(s)
- Today, 10:49 AMSadly both the LMC and SMC are hidden from the naked eye by my LP. I have seen both naked eye from a dark sky. I do however get to see some of...5 replies | 25 view(s)
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Today, 10:34 AMJohn Baars replied to a thread Is this a normal collimation view Celestron 127EQ ? in Celestron Telescope ForumsThis is what you don't want to read. I hesitated to write this down, but I think you should know. It is not really a classic Newtonian, it is a...17 replies | 136 view(s) -
Today, 09:56 AMHe was great, he presented information to the general public including children as young as 7, they didn't have trouble understanding. Well, at one...12 replies | 124 view(s) - Today, 09:44 AMThat image could hang in a modern art museum. Stunning. Can you see the LMC with unaided vision where you are Clinton?5 replies | 25 view(s)
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Today, 09:19 AMGus seems to adopt a very cavalier attitude toward the site and it's members, consider the number of times that the forum was not available because...21 replies | 403 view(s) -
Today, 08:29 AMI’m operating my Celestron CGX-L mount with a NexStar+ hand controller. I can’t power the hand controller without the USB connection to the PC. If I...0 replies | 8 view(s) -
Today, 07:27 AMHi JT yes i've ordered this beast...17 replies | 197 view(s) -
Today, 07:23 AMIt's not really the same though, is it? :(26 replies | 297 view(s) - Today, 07:21 AMThe image was captured by a group of Frenchman. Here is their website with more details. Cielaustal - Galerie photos5 replies | 25 view(s)
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Today, 07:08 AMpretty nice image of the tarantula nebula , works out 66 hrs per panel, stitching that would be painful, i wounder if they use a script5 replies | 25 view(s) - Today, 06:16 AMStunning image, wish it was like that in the scope visually! ...5 replies | 25 view(s)
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Today, 05:18 AMThe wait would be easier if you could make the clouds go away for awhile. :D21 replies | 403 view(s) - Today, 05:07 AMrefractordude started a thread My Orion Giant View 25x100 Binoculars Arrived Today And I will Be Keeping Them in Telescope ForumI am really happy with these binoculars. I did a side by side test with the Oberwerk LW 15x70 binoculars. The Giant View showed stars about 5 percent...0 replies | 13 view(s)
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Today, 05:05 AMGabby76 replied to a thread Is this a normal collimation view Celestron 127EQ ? in Celestron Telescope ForumsHave you ever read this before? Astro Babys Guide to Collimation - Newtonian Telescope - Reflector17 replies | 136 view(s) - Today, 05:02 AMI think most of us have a glimmer of hope.. We are astronomy enthusiasts arent we? :)21 replies | 403 view(s)
- Today, 04:57 AMchicagorandy replied to a thread Is this a normal collimation view Celestron 127EQ ? in Celestron Telescope ForumsAfter watching several youtube vids and reading a few web articles about why laser collimators were potentially inaccurate and something to be...17 replies | 136 view(s)
- Today, 04:34 AMAll those posting on this thread, I ask you to please standby and be a little patient. The wizard behind the curtain will reveal himself soon...21 replies | 403 view(s)
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Today, 04:23 AMnot_Fritz_Argelander replied to a thread Rapid destruction of Earth-like atmospheres by young stars in Astrophysics ForumG type stars calm down rather quickly too, unlike the M dwarfs.3 replies | 39 view(s)
