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**artofeyyy** · 02-13-2006, 06:39 AM

I dont think i have ever seen such a thread here before.

In light of yesterday nights clear skies, as i was checking out NGC 1977, 2024 and orion nebula and couldnt get andromeda because of an almost full moon

i wondered to myself what other users here may use in their sessions? If you like include pics.

If your into astrophotography feel free to post images and which equipment was used also.

**XGoFivk7** · 03-12-2006, 07:08 AM

Helios 8 inch dobby , havent got her anymore tho

Going to get another one, maybe a 12 or even 16 inch skywatcher, one of the new ones that can be dissmantled easy.

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**siflversonemunk** · 03-12-2006, 07:19 AM

**XGoFivk7** · 03-12-2006, 07:26 AM

OHP thats from ebay right ? are they any good ? £200 i think yes ?

**Opinion_counts** · 03-12-2006, 07:39 AM

stephen your so full of ****.

**siflversonemunk** · 03-12-2006, 07:47 AM

stephen your so full of ****.

haha !

**artofeyyy** · 03-12-2006, 01:56 PM

Helios 8 inch dobby , havent got her anymore tho Going to get another one, maybe a 12 or even 16 inch skywatcher, one of the new ones that can be dissmantled easy.

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Do you mean meade's truss lightbridges?

In all my haste i actually forgot to post some of my equipment. will do so in the morning, or evening depending on when i wake up

**yxn2dC07** · 03-12-2006, 02:24 PM

I've been wanting to buy myself a telescope for a good 4 years now and I remember doing a lot of research into which make/kind I should buy.

I remember picking a Newtonian refractor ( I heard reflectors are better but demand more care) by Celestron, but never had the extra cash to get it...

I think I might invest in one next semester. Whats a good starting telescope anyway? I have no background in astronomy. All I know is, I want something that'll have lasting appeal.

**Bbjhjxfy** · 03-12-2006, 05:11 PM

I've got a Tasco/Celestron NexStar 4. Celestron Mak at Tasco prices. I'm glad Celestron's back from the dead (but not that it's Synta now...) and that Tasco didn't have the opportunity to totally destroy the brand before going bust, but I think I capitalized on a pretty rare opportunity with this telescope.

**artofeyyy** · 03-12-2006, 11:32 PM

My Portable ETX and not so portable LXD75:

**artofeyyy** · 03-12-2006, 11:34 PM

Dont know how i double posted

**VyacheslaV** · 03-12-2006, 11:39 PM

I'm currently using one of these:

Cheap (particularly so, as I got at half price) and cheerful, I need some more eyepieces to make the most of it but given how little time I have for astronomy at the moment, it'll have to do.

**XGoFivk7** · 03-13-2006, 05:34 AM

Do you mean meade's truss lightbridges?

In all my haste i actually forgot to post some of my equipment. will do so in the morning, or evening depending on when i wake up

They are the ones. my plan is to get a long focal refractor. f9.4 or something liek this for planets and the moon. and a 12 - 16" lightbridge for DSO's

02-13-2006, 06:39 AM	#1
artofeyyy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Post Your Equipment (Astronomy) I dont think i have ever seen such a thread here before. In light of yesterday nights clear skies, as i was checking out NGC 1977, 2024 and orion nebula and couldnt get andromeda because of an almost full moon i wondered to myself what other users here may use in their sessions? If you like include pics. If your into astrophotography feel free to post images and which equipment was used also. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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XGoFivk7 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	Helios 8 inch dobby , havent got her anymore tho Going to get another one, maybe a 12 or even 16 inch skywatcher, one of the new ones that can be dissmantled easy. 1 2 4 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 01:56 PM	#7
artofeyyy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Helios 8 inch dobby , havent got her anymore tho Going to get another one, maybe a 12 or even 16 inch skywatcher, one of the new ones that can be dissmantled easy. 1 2 4 Do you mean meade's truss lightbridges? In all my haste i actually forgot to post some of my equipment. will do so in the morning, or evening depending on when i wake up Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 02:24 PM	#8
yxn2dC07 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 548 Senior Member	I've been wanting to buy myself a telescope for a good 4 years now and I remember doing a lot of research into which make/kind I should buy. I remember picking a Newtonian refractor ( I heard reflectors are better but demand more care) by Celestron, but never had the extra cash to get it... I think I might invest in one next semester. Whats a good starting telescope anyway? I have no background in astronomy. All I know is, I want something that'll have lasting appeal. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 05:11 PM	#9
Bbjhjxfy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	I've got a Tasco/Celestron NexStar 4. Celestron Mak at Tasco prices. I'm glad Celestron's back from the dead (but not that it's Synta now...) and that Tasco didn't have the opportunity to totally destroy the brand before going bust, but I think I capitalized on a pretty rare opportunity with this telescope. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 11:32 PM	#10
artofeyyy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	My Portable ETX and not so portable LXD75: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 11:34 PM	#11
artofeyyy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Dont know how i double posted Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 11:39 PM	#12
VyacheslaV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	I'm currently using one of these: Cheap (particularly so, as I got at half price) and cheerful, I need some more eyepieces to make the most of it but given how little time I have for astronomy at the moment, it'll have to do. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2006, 05:34 AM	#13
XGoFivk7 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	Do you mean meade's truss lightbridges? In all my haste i actually forgot to post some of my equipment. will do so in the morning, or evening depending on when i wake up They are the ones. my plan is to get a long focal refractor. f9.4 or something liek this for planets and the moon. and a 12 - 16" lightbridge for DSO's Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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