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#51 2023-06-13 00:25:33

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Re: Ordered a New Telescope! - ...YIPPEE!!

That 'Light Pollution' Topic

Astronomers Have Figured Out Clever Tricks to Reduce the Impact of Satellite Trails

https://www.universetoday.com/161932/as … te-trails/

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#52 2023-06-16 04:11:32

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Re: Ordered a New Telescope! - ...YIPPEE!!

Why Light Pollution Threatens the Very Existence of Glow-Worms

https://gizmodo.com/why-light-pollution … 1850535153

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#53 2023-07-05 04:02:59

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Re: Ordered a New Telescope! - ...YIPPEE!!

'Best telescopes 2023: For stargazing galaxies, nebulas and more'
https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes- … guide.html

and It could be a time to start an actual 'Light Pollution' topic

Time to act on light pollution, say leading experts at NAM conference

https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Time … e_999.html

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#54 2023-07-08 17:41:16

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Re: Ordered a New Telescope! - ...YIPPEE!!

Best lenses for astrophotography in 2023
https://www.space.com/best-lenses-for-astrophotography

2022 article

Best free astronomy software
https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advi … -software/
There’s a wealth of astronomical freeware available online to enhance your observations. Here are some of the best on offer.

10 Best Camera For Telescopes
https://recombu.com/10-best-camera-for-telescopes



Homemade stuff is interesting

A lot of people I know doing telescope, observing stuff or involved in looking at objects in the amateur field, or making pics and selling a mix Photoshop / Real pictures or part of clubs eventually go the route of building their own stuff



How to Make a Telescope - 8 Inch Newtonian Reflector
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f27s0_S6E0E

How to make an Electric Focuser for your Skywatcher 127mm Maksutov telescope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im7DV2O4Eh8

Making a telescope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxI1ijCoDqw

Build your own: My self made 250mm Telescope!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta5GCJMH85o

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#55 2023-08-22 14:22:12

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Re: Ordered a New Telescope! - ...YIPPEE!!

new comet that could reach naked eye visibility over the next few weeks: C/2023 P1 Nishimura.

https://www.universetoday.com/162802/co … few-weeks/

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