Finally an upgrade after ~10 years! 8” dob just wasn’t cutting it2yr ⋅ Ok_Library_6902 ⋅ r/telescopes
This is why an 8” telescope was considered gigantic in the 1950s and 60s.3yr ⋅ __Augustus_ ⋅ r/telescopes
Got a 114m Newtonian Reflector a few days ago, finally took a picture with it.3yr ⋅ steveguyhi1243 ⋅ r/telescopes
Found this in the wrong group. Makes that 98k mirror on ebay look lame2yr ⋅ Academic-Associate91 ⋅ r/telescopes
The PiFinder - Open Source, self-contained, plate solving finder and catalog1yr ⋅ brickbots ⋅ r/telescopes
The mirror blank for my largest telescope ever has been cast. 32” f/2.62yr ⋅ __Augustus_ ⋅ r/telescopes
I hung my telescopes on the wall using a mounting plate I 3d printed.10mo ⋅ Stuffstuff1 ⋅ r/telescopes
Recently got my first quality telescope and it’s been cloudy all week.2yr ⋅ happyexit7 ⋅ r/telescopes
Great first night with my first ever telescope purchase - thanks r/telescopes!3yr ⋅ wrightmf ⋅ r/telescopes
Finally finished my new home for the scopes and dedicated observing area1yr ⋅ cosmicbeach1138 ⋅ r/telescopes
The Orion Nebula with a £50 refractor and an Alt-Az mount. Focused by hand/eye (no bahtinov mask)3yr ⋅ JoePatrick1 ⋅ r/telescopes
I just turned 28 and finally discovered I was interested in Astronomy. My SO bought me my first beginner telescope for my birthday. It’s only the moon but I’ll never forget this moment.4yr ⋅ DemonDeath ⋅ r/telescopes
Alvan Clarke 8” refractor from 1878, still in use by Skyscrapers, Inc in RI2yr ⋅ Andromeda321 ⋅ r/telescopes
FYI, on 21st December, Jupiter and Saturn will be less than a degree apart in the sky!3yr ⋅ JoePatrick1 ⋅ r/telescopes
Sorry to add to the collection of moon images.. but I'm proud of this shot! - Samsung Galaxy Note10+4yr ⋅ Knoppixx ⋅ r/telescopes
Any tips on getting clearer pics or am I at the end of my equipments ability?1yr ⋅ Johnnyoneshot ⋅ r/telescopes
I was stoked to see these back in stock! Its now cloudy and snowing. Worth it!2yr ⋅ Astrosherpa ⋅ r/telescopes
I'm now the proud owner of 3 EPs that are more expensive each than my scope 😅1yr ⋅ jujuvr6t ⋅ r/telescopes
Wife bought it for me for 10 bucks at a garage sale where do I point it first2yr ⋅ nytro1982 ⋅ r/telescopes
It’s not a 16 inch dob or anything but it sure was fun putting together.3yr ⋅ MoreOldBay ⋅ r/telescopes
Recently acquired this vintage Criterion Dynascope and had some questions2yr ⋅ DallasBovair ⋅ r/telescopes
I’m sure you guys see so many of these posts, but here’s my first telescope! Just arrived today.3yr ⋅ TTSot1024 ⋅ r/telescopes
My first telescope, what can I expect to see with the standard eyepieces?6mo ⋅ Your_Mom1111 ⋅ r/telescopes
Quiet an upgrade... from a 3 to a 10. So excited for the clouds to go away!2yr ⋅ iyoteu ⋅ r/telescopes
After years of using junk eyepieces, I’ve finally got a set that I’m proud of!2yr ⋅ Dasangrypanda ⋅ r/telescopes
8” dob with a long weekend worth of camp hiking gear. More in the comments.2yr ⋅ sweetb44 ⋅ r/telescopes
My William Optics SpaceCat and flt132 ready for tonight’s target the Bubble Nebula (NGC7635)3yr ⋅ Bhar940301 ⋅ r/telescopes
Got my first ever telescope yesterday! And managed to find Mars as a dot today!3yr ⋅ Jabbiz ⋅ r/telescopes