Knowing my interest in getting a scope, my parents found one in Asda It's a Meade NG-60, and I was just wanting opinions on it - info...

I want to connect my Meade ETX 90 to my notebook pc via the serial 9 pin port. Has anyone have information on the wiring connections? I have an old modem cable...

Oriel36 wrote: I like the part where you define the rotation of the Earth through 360 degrees to face the Sun You are lying....

I have just updated my page on Choosing a Starter Telescope, in time for the Christmas rush. Please make the existence of it (or other similar pages) widely...

What do people here use CCD wise? Is the toucam the main one used with people on this newsgroup? I am after one, and need ideas.

I've been looking for a pair of binos for some time, but second hand prices appear to be inflated by a frisky collectors market. There are some 13 X 70...

Hi. Taking telescope out for first time next weekend, so just in case: How do you deal with any moisture due to it heating up? What is the best thing to do...

A note for your spanking new 2004 diaries - Kielder Forest Star Camp will be back for its second event over four nights between 14 and 17 October - inclusive. ...

Hi All, I've recently picked up a 2nd hand NexStar8i and have finally managed to test under some clear skies. Unfortunately I've noticed that whilst I...

Can't remember and can't find the FAQ, ta DH

Just decided what I want for Christmas. http://www.starlight-xpress.co.uk/SXV-M25.htm ChrisH UK Astro Ads: http://www.UKAstroAds.co.uk

I was in a viewing session the other night with a couple of friends, testing out a small Maksutov. When we turned the telescope onto M42, the sight was most...

Hi, I am putting together next year's programme for my local AS, and would like some recommendations for speakers, over and above the list published in the...

A clear nigh finally, o I took the opportunity to test out my new Tal 2m... Pretty impressed. First target was the moon... this fills the 25mm eyepiece nicely...

Well at least number 14 is on topic ;-) ! -- Pete Lawrence http://www.pbl33.co.uk Lunar Parallax Demonstration Project - Release date 08/12/2003

Has anyone taken the astronomy courses offered and can they recommend them or otherwise? I'm considering doing a low level one early int he new year to see...

Anyone bought from www.f1cameras.com? They have an ex-demo LX90 that I'm very tempted to go for. Any opinions, good or bad, either about F1 Cameras or about...

Hi Group Could some kind soul explain the difference between an equatorial and an alt azimuth mount to a beginner. Which would be best for star...

Hello Group, I have a Star2000 auto guider box which will not drive my Vixen DX mount without a relay box between it and the mount. I do not want to buy...

Evening all. I have come across a 'Right Angle Correct-Image Finder Scope' for my Helios 200. It will be perfect for me, as being blind in my right eye, i...