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Product Reviews :: Amateur
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The Telescope Review Web Site - Beginner's advice and articles, and telescope, eyepiece and accessory reviews.

All About Telescopes - Information on refracting, reflecting and radio telescopes, details on amateur telescopes, eyepieces, mounts, lenses and software.
Meta Description: [ Telescopes help us to see far. ]

AstroDesigns by Ed Stewart - Accessory designs and information to enhance the SSE of Meade LX200s, Dobsonian reflectors, and other telescopes plus star charts for computerized telescopes.
Meta Description: [ Ed Stewart's AstroDesigns Site -- Accessory Designs and Information to Enhance the Use of the Meade LX200, Dobsonian Reflectors, and other Telescopes. ]

Choosing your Telescope's Magnification - Selection depends on eyesight, telescope's aperture and optical design, atmospheric conditions, and type and size of the object being viewed.

404 Collimating Newtonian Optics - Consists of two steps: aiming the eyepiece axis at the center of the primary, and aiming the primary at the center of the eyepiece.

DarkSkyFalcon Astronomy - A resource and links page.

FAQ About Collimating a Newtonian Telescope - Questions on how important the answers are to the performance of the instrument.

FUSE - Continuous Viewing Zone Calculator - Used to estimate the right ascension and declination of the continuous viewing zone.

How to Buy a Telescope - Basics, tips, and accessories with suggested reading and articles.
Meta Description: [ So, you've been stargazing for a while with your naked eye or binoculars and you want to move up to a telescope. Buying a telescope is one of the biggest decisions for an amateur astronomer. If you are not really sure how to buy a telescope, it can be a daunting task. Follow these simple steps an... ]

How to Modify Your Celstar C8 Wedgepod for Easier Polar Alignment - Methods to correct the problems that arise when trying to properly polar align.

How to Polar Align - Balancing the declination axis and the right ascension axis, aligning to north star, and using mount to locate objects.
Meta Description: [ Polar Align Your Telescope, Here's How. - an Astronomy Net Article ]

How-to Articles - Contains practicals, mounts, eyepiece cases, dew shields, ATM's, star charts, and mini's.

LXD55 - Reviews, knowledgebase, gallery, FAQ, message forum, classifieds, store, and links.
Meta Description: [ The LXD55 Meade Telescope Portal, reviews, pictures, astrophotos and more. ]

Meade Advanced Products Users Group - The resource website for the LX200, LX90, LX50, LXD55, Starfinder, and ETX telescopes, and Pictor CCD cameras and imaging software.
Meta Description: [ The MAPUG-Astronomy (Meade Advanced Products Users Group) resource website for the Meade LX200, RCX400, LX90, LX50, LXD55, Starfinder, and ETX telescopes; and Pictor CCD cameras and imaging software. Also general amateur astronomy topics like observatory, dome, pier, equatorial wedge, permanent p... ]

Measuring Reflectivity of Secondary Mirrors - Article by Dave Scherping.

Mike Barrell's Astronomy Page - Equipment information, alignment tips, images, planet finder, ham radio/WB9DLC, and links.

NexStar Resource Site - Users guide, observer list, downloads, PC control, firmware, odds and ends, equipment reviews alignment guides, tracking test, and links.
Meta Description: [ The NexStar Resource Site - Web site dedicated to the NexStar, CGE and ASC lines of computerized telescopes from Celestron. Resources and unique information about the NexStar, CGE and ASC scopes are the highlights of this site. A Windows-based program for controlling your telescope with a PC ... ]

500 Night Sky Gazing - Introduction, types of telescopes, mounts, accessories, maintenance, binoculars, and choosing binoculars.
Meta Description: [ Guide explaining telescope basics and detailing accessories, useful software and more ]

Observing Tips - Seven tips on a wide variety of topics.

Robin Gatter's Home Page - Cross-reference data for Meade LX200 telescope users.

Roger Steer's Astronomy Page - Telescope techniques and links.

Scott's LX200, ATM, and SCT Gadget Page - Fun stuff, projects, downloads, and links.

Telescope Buyer's Guide - Finding a way through the maze of ads, catalogs, claims and counter claims about which is best or the least expensive.
Meta Description: [ The Prairie Astronomy Club, Lincoln, Nebraska USA ]

Telescope SA - The Cosmos Through your Eyes - Guides, how to's, and tips.
Meta Description: [ Importers and Distributors of Professional Astronomical Equipment for the Amateur Astronomer in South Africa ]

The ETX 70 Homepage - Information for specific support given to users of the Meade ETX 70 Telescope and astrophotography with the LPI/DSI Imagers.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to the Meade ETX70 Digital Telescope. ]

The Naperville Astronomical Association - Telescope Calculator - A javaScript-driven calculator, which will compute the values of a number of paramaters for any telescope and eyepiece combinations entered.
Meta Description: [ JavaScript-based online calculator for determining many properties of specific astronomical telescope and eyepiece combinations. ]

The Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope Web Site - Basics, observing, tips, photo basics, glossaries, and links.
Meta Description: [ A Web site for amateur astronomers who are beginning users of Cassegrain telescopes. Advice on operating, observing, astrophotography, and accessories. ]

404 Tips for the Department Store Telescope Owner - Equipment and accessories, and observing through images and books.