Forum for discussing Amateur Telescope Making, Optics, and Do It Yourself astronomy projects

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Forum for discussing Catadioptric telescopes including SCT's, MCT's, Mak-Newt's, Schmidt's, and SNT's

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Forum for discussing antique or classic telescopes

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Forum for discussing reflecting telescopes including Newtonian, Cassegrainian (Classical), Herschelian, and Off-Axis

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Forum for discussing refracting telescopes of all sizes

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Forum for discussing astronomy automation and technology including hardware, software, and applications

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Forum for discussing CCD cameras

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Forum for discussing telescope mounts include Altazimuth, Dobsonian, Equitorial, Fork, and German Equitorial

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Forum for discussing observatory plans, construction, and maintenance

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Forum for discussing telescope piers including fixed, mobile, and transportable

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Forum for beginners to get their questions answered by more advanced astrophotographers

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Forum for discussing astro imaging using CCD cameras including SBIG, Apogee, FLI, and Yankee

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Forum for discussing imaging with digital still and video cameras including DSLR's, compact cameras, and small-chip video cameras

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Forum for discussing film as an imaging media

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Forum for discussing image processing tools and techniques

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Forum for discussing sketching stellar objects

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Forum for discussing imaging of our solar system including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, and asteroids

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Forum for discussing observing comets and asteroids

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Forum for discussing observing deep sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies

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Forum for discussing observing of the moon

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Forum for discussing observing of solar system objects including planets, comets, and asteroids

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Forum for discussing solar observing in white light and hydrogen alpha

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Forum for discussing observing stars and star systems including binaries and variables

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Forum for discussing astronomy media including books, artwork, videos, and movies

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Forum for discussing cosmology and theories about the origins of our univese

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Forum for discussing past or upcoming events including outreach, clubs, or star parties

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Forum to discuss anything else that doesn't go in any of the other forums

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Forum to discuss the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

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Forum for discussing space exploration including launches, missions, and new concepts

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