Getting started - equipment advice

142 topics in this forum

1. what would you purchase next? lens vs filter vs other

   By Northernguy, October 7, 2021
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   • Northernguy
   • October 8, 2021

2. Eye piece dilemma

   By Martin, October 3, 2021
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   • Nightspore
   • October 3, 2021

3. Eyepiece question

   By max2121, September 28, 2021
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   • Nightspore
   • October 1, 2021

4. Skywatcher Startravel 120 AZ3 Telescope / eyepieces configuration advice

   By vlnikolic, August 5, 2021
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   • Nightspore
   • September 8, 2021

5. Focus Cube

   By gpowers, January 26, 2021
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   • AstronomyUkraine
   • August 30, 2021

6. A good dobsonian telescope for a family (with a very interested 5 year old)

   By lofiloop, August 18, 2021
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   • gabs
   • August 28, 2021

7. Altair Accent 70ED

   By Ukjonathan, August 20, 2021
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   • Ukjonathan
   • August 22, 2021

8. Field Flattener

   By Ukjonathan, August 11, 2021
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   • Ukjonathan
   • August 13, 2021

9. Telescope advice

   By Ukjonathan, July 31, 2021
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   • Nightspore
   • August 3, 2021

10. Polarscope Reticule Advice Please

    By Scopeman, July 30, 2021
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    • Scopeman
    • August 2, 2021

11. help me to choose the correct telescope

    By vlnikolic, August 1, 2021
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    • vlnikolic
    • August 1, 2021

12. Problems with tripod

    By Ukjonathan, July 26, 2021
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    • Nightspore
    • July 31, 2021

13. where to start...

    By JOYDIKOSTA, July 29, 2021
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    • MarkAR
    • July 31, 2021

14. 60s or 70s???

    By TareqPhoto, June 30, 2021
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    • TareqPhoto
    • July 18, 2021

15. Telescope for a friend

    By sgoody1, July 11, 2021
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    • Nightspore
    • July 13, 2021

16. IR/UV cut filter recommendation please

    By TareqPhoto, June 22, 2021
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    • TareqPhoto
    • June 24, 2021

17. Light leak,.... any solution???

    By TareqPhoto, June 11, 2021
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    • TareqPhoto
    • June 20, 2021

18. A doublet [ED] for astrophotography?

    By TareqPhoto, June 15, 2021
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    • TareqPhoto
    • June 20, 2021

19. Filter threads....Are they meant to be standardised?

    By Marmot, June 12, 2021
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    • Nightspore
    • June 15, 2021

20. Barlow lens. Advantages and disadvantages?

    By Marmot, June 10, 2021
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    • MarkAR
    • June 11, 2021

21. I want to buy a scope at very specific conditions

    By TareqPhoto, June 8, 2021
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    • TareqPhoto
    • June 8, 2021

22. RACI Finder....Yes or No?

    By Marmot, May 29, 2021
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    • Carbon Brush
    • June 3, 2021

23. Question re benefits of quality eyepieces.

    By Marmot, May 5, 2021
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    • Breadfan
    • May 29, 2021

24. Do telescopes require maintenance?

    By Marmot, May 25, 2021
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    • RT65CB-SWL
    • May 28, 2021

25. Pearls of wisdom - The advice you wish you'd followed

    By EwanV, May 21, 2021
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    • paul
    • May 27, 2021