Anyone ever used one of these and care to comment ? http://www.observatory.org/stestr.htm I was thinking about using it with a Meade DSI Pro and a Nikon D70...

Does anyone know where I can get two of the leg securing knobs for a Meade Field Tripod for an LX200 GPS ? I've tried eBay, and can't find them advertised...

Hello, We have an important update at Todayshotnews ! ( www.TodaysHotNews.com/featured.html ) It is the PC controling video, and there have been a few reported...

Sorry, I was told that in my original posting I sounded like a Star Trek crank by asking about "Stellar" cartography. The correct term is apparently "Astro"...

This might be a stupid question but here goes anyway..... Is it possible to use a solar filter (such as Baader film) in conjuction with a H-alpha nebula...

Ok, so I went ahead and bought my wife an LX90.. it arrived this morning but the previous owner smoked and the box smells awful. But that's a "so what". ...

Using an LX90 8", or rather I have one, but haven't managed to get outside with it yet as it's either been cloudy, or when it's been clear, I've...

Firstly, I know bugger all about astronomy.. apart from space is big... etc However, my wife who is from Montana (you would not believe the starscape there)...

Any suggestions re how to go about housing my telescope so that i dont have to keep putting it up and taking it down? Domes const a fortune and temts are too...

Why did you need to ask for this fair comment statement of yours to be removed? Has Martin the Martyr been threatening you? "Stephen Wolstenholme View...

Mr selfstyled UKASTRONOMY blogged :- "There is a strange situation developing involving the leading figures in the AAVSO, VSX the variable star database they...

Can anybody advise if this telescope is worth buying. Have seen postings about previous Lidl offers but this looks...

Dear group members, Does any body know what the supposed mass of the universe is and if so how it was worked out. I ask because I seem to recall that...

Hi Eq3 mount for sale offers simple as that . Manchester area will deliver.T.R.

Hi, I had my first proper attempt at taking meteor photos last night with my Canon EOS SLR camera and I'm pretty sure I got a very bright meteor on one of the...

I just haven't found enough time for astronomy due to working hours and family commitments so I'm reluctantly selling my Meade LX90 on...

Hi, Further to my recent postings about my back problems playing up, I'm now investigating options for having my telescope (8" LX90) permanently set up in my...

Hi all. I'm new to astronomy and my LX90 and I'm having problems with my scope and wondered if anyone could give me some advice.. I'll phone the store tomorrow...

I was watching the weather closely yesterday and saw that by 9pm the sky was fairly clear so I decided to use my LX90 for the first time. Jupiter was low over...

Hi, I've seen quite a few postings on the group from beginners asking which telescope is best to buy and quite a few have mentioned the Meade LX90. Well, I...