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    1. Sunsetting Notice

      A note to our dear community: We announce with a heavy heart that we are shutting down AstronomyConnect.com. What happens next: Rest assured, much of the content that has enriched this community will continue to live on at AgenaAstro.com. We encourage you to visit our Articles & Guides section to find this helpful info. What we need from you: Before the site becomes inaccessible after July, we urge all members to save any content that you wish to keep. A heartfelt thank you: We deeply appreciate every member of our community for your contributions, support, and passion that have made AstronomyConnect.com a special place for astronomy enthusiasts. Although we are closing this chapter, the connections and memories we've made will last a lifetime. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and we hope to see you over on AgenaAstro.com. Clear skies!
    2. AstronomyConnect Announcements

      News about the AstronomyConnect website and forums.
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    3. Vendor and Sale Announcements

      News and updates about new products and sales by astronomy vendors.
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    4. New Members Introduce Yourself

      Tell us about yourself and briefly describe your interests and challenges as a stargazer.
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    5. Astronomy and Space News

      Astronomy and Space news from around the web. This is an informational category and not intended for active discussion.
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    1. General Astronomy Chat

      A place for topics and discussion that do not fit into other forum topics.
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      Gabby76 Latest: Late autumn in the mountains Gabby76, Dec 5, 2023
    2. Beginner's Corner

      A place for new stargazers to ask questions and get answers on equipment, techniques, and ideas of things to see in the sky.
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    3. Observing Celestial Objects

      Questions, comments, and observing reports on celestial sights including deep-sky objects, planets, the Moon, and the Sun.
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    4. Astrophotography and Imaging

      General discussion about tools and techniques for astro-imaging with DSLRs, CCDs, and videocams.
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      Orion25 Latest: My 2023 Astro Photo Showcase Orion25, Dec 11, 2023
    5. Astronomy Software, Apps, and Websites

      Discuss astronomy software, apps and websites. Share your thoughts on programs/tools of the trade such as Stellarium and SkySafari. Troubleshooting and Debugging common technical issues with astronomy software.
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      sojourneyer Latest: Another Celestron Gizmo sojourneyer, Sep 13, 2023
    6. Celestial Events

      Discussion of upcoming celestial events such as meteor showers, eclipses, planetary conjunctions and oppositions, and space weather.
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      sojourneyer Latest: Merry Chrismas 2023 sojourneyer, Jan 1, 2024
    7. Star Parties, Clubs, and Outreach Events

      News and announcements of star parties, club meetings, and outreach activities.
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    1. Telescopes and Mounts

      General discussion and Q&A about telescopes and mounts of all shapes and sizes.
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    2. Eyepieces, Barlows, and Filters

      General discussion and Q&A about all makes and models of oculars, barlows, and filters for astronomy.
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      sojourneyer Latest: New eyepieces soon sojourneyer, Nov 26, 2023
    3. Vintage Telescopes & Equipment

      Discuss classic telescopes, restorations, repairs, and antique telescope collecting.
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      aeajr Latest: Meade etx125 repair aeajr, Jan 9, 2021
    4. All Other Observing Equipment

      The place to discuss finders, binoculars, software, and all other tools for astronomical observing.
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      Mak the Night Latest: 2" Dielectric Comparison Mak the Night, Dec 15, 2022
    1. Community Rules and Information

      Learn about our community rules and tutorials on how to use the site's features.
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      sojourneyer Latest: Robots sojourneyer, Aug 8, 2023
    2. AstronomyConnect Feedback and Suggestions

      Have an idea or a suggestion to make this website better? Want to see a new feature? This is the place to let us know.
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    3. Website Problems and Bug Reports

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      Mak the Night Latest: Picture Files Mak the Night, Jan 12, 2023