Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 Binoculars [User Review]  | 07/30/03 | by Myron Calkins I was introduced to astronomy at 13 with a 60mm TASCO telescope on a terrible Alt-Az mount. I used that scope consistently and frequently until I discovere. . . Orion’s 120mm f/8 on an AZ-3 Alta-azimuth Mount [User Review]  | 07/26/03 | by Blair Slayton From time to time, after moving the scope up and down a number of times, I do have to retighten the coarse altitude nut. I keep a box wrench in the mount’s. . . Story of Jason 60mm Refractor [Article]  | 07/25/03 | by Jawaid Abbasi One day I went to a Pawn shop to find a good pair of Binocular and I saw a refractor. I asked the sales person that how much he is asking for. He said that. . . CN Report: Celestron Advanced Series (CG5-GT) Mount [CN Report]  | 07/23/03 | by John Crilly John Crilly reviews Celestron's new lightweight German EQ mount. . . Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Focuser [User Review]  | 07/22/03 | by Paul Atkinson " To be focused, or not to be? That is the question." Thadeus Shakespeare (Williams brother and an amatuer astronomer). . . The Year-round Messier Marathon Field Guide: Author: Harvard C. Pennington [User Review]  | 07/22/03 | by Martin Kates n the forward to this book Perry W. Remaklus describes Harvard Pennington as a tireless promoter of the Messier Marathon. Pennington envisioned the maratho. . . The not so faint fuzzies (and other bright and obvious things) for beginners. Learn the basics about Mars [Article]  | 07/21/03 | by Craig Schriever This month I thought it would be nice to talk about Mars the fourth planet from the sun. I know I’m a month early but in August it will be closer to Earth . . . Beginner's Escort to the Deep Sky Objects [Article]  | 07/20/03 | by Ron B[ee] This guide is written by a beginner Deep Sky observer for a beginner Deep Sky observer or timid observer who would like to try deep sky observing but just . . . Lycoris Linux; or Is Linux a suitable desktop OS for the Amateur Astronomer [User Review]  | 07/17/03 | by Ron Boe When it comes to choosing an operating system for your computer(s) you have a choice. Many astronomers may not even be aware that you have a choice beyond . . . Classics: Brandt 8 [User Review]  | 07/11/03 | by Jim Phillips I began observing in 1965 using a small dept. store reflector, a Gilbert 80X. Next came an Edmund Scientific 4 1/4" reflector and after that a 6" F/8 Crite. . . CN Report: Johnsonian Tracking Platform for dobs [CN Report]  | 07/09/03 | by Tom Trusock Tom Trusock take a look at the Johnsonian tracking platform . . . Intes-Micro Alter M603 [User Review]  | 07/08/03 | by Jano Craamer I am a 26 year old student, and have been interested in astronomy for as long as I can remember. The Intes-Micro Alter M603 is my first “real” scope, havin. . . Stellarvue AT1010 Nighthawk [User Review]  | 07/06/03 | by John Kocijanski I am quite impressed with the views through this scope. With only 78mm clear aperture to work with it shows a lot. The views of deep sky objects are impres. . . Vixen NA 140 Neo-Achromat OTA [User Review]  | 07/05/03 | by Ed Moreno You really want to know how the Neo-Achromat optics performed, eh? With all of the hype around high-end APO scopes, and the soaring prices, everyone wants . . . Binoviewer Shootout in the Arizona Desert [User Review]  | 07/03/03 | by Jim Gutman I contacted Allister St. Claire about the desirability of a test like this as a Cloudy Nights review. He responded positively, and gave me some pointers fo. . . A Review of the 15mm & 6mm Vixen Lanthanum Eyepieces [User Review]  | 07/03/03 | by Doug Matulis When I purchased my NexStar 5 a while back, I needed some eyepieces to fill some gaps in my collection. Specifically, I wanted something that would be medi. . . A Zurich Evening with the Borg 100ED [User Review]  | 07/03/03 | by Ric Capucho I see Mars struggling to rise above the trees. What would you have done? Yes, so did I; I nudged the tripod legs apart again, slung in the 26mm (25x),. . .