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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!
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New Members Introduce Yourself
Tell us about yourself and briefly describe your interests and challenges as a stargazer.
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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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Beginner's Corner
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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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Astrophotography and Imaging
General discussion about tools and techniques for astro-imaging with DSLRs, CCDs, and videocams.
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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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Celestial Events
Discussion of upcoming celestial events such as meteor showers, eclipses, planetary conjunctions and oppositions, and space weather.
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Star Parties, Clubs, and Outreach Events
News and announcements of star parties, club meetings, and outreach activities.
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Telescopes and Mounts
General discussion and Q&A about telescopes and mounts of all shapes and sizes.
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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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Vintage Telescopes & Equipment
Discuss classic telescopes, restorations, repairs, and antique telescope collecting.
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All Other Observing Equipment
The place to discuss finders, binoculars, software, and all other tools for astronomical observing.
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Learn about our community rules and tutorials on how to use the site's features.
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