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NexStar, CGE, AS-GT and Ultima 2000 Specific Web Sites

Site

Description

NexStar FAQ Site
www.grcooperjr.com/faq.htm

Articles and tips for NexStar telescopes

Yahoo NexStar Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/NexStar

Discussion group for all models of NexStar telescopes - most active of the online groups

Yahoo NexStarGPS Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/NexStarGPS

Discussion group for the GPS models of NexStar telescopes - also very active

Yahoo BabyNexStar Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/BabyNexStar

Discussion group for GT models of NexStar telescopes

Yahoo NexStar4 Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/NexStar4

Discussion group for the NexStar 4 GT telescope

Yahoo Celestron-CPC Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/Celestron-CPC

Discussion group for the CPC models of NexStar telescopes

Yahoo NexStar SLT Group - Italy
it.groups.yahoo.com/group/nexstar_slt_italy

Italian discussion group for the SLT models of NexStar telescopes

Yahoo CGE-TelescopesUNCENSORED Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/CGE-TelescopesUNCENSORED
Discussion group for the CGE models of telescopes
Yahoo Celestron_AS Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/Celestron_AS
Discussion group for the AS (Advanced Series) models of telescopes
Yahoo Baader Planetarium Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/Baader-Planetarium
Discussion group for Baader Planetarium products

NexStar 50 Club
www.NexStarSite.com/nexstar50club.htm

Web site for the NexStar 50 observer clubs - awards are given for a general list of objects and observation of lunar features

NexStar Image Gallery
www.buyastrostuff.com/dons

A collection of hundreds of images taken with all models of NexStar telescopes

Matthias Bopp's Site
www.dd1us.de

A unique collection of technical information and tips for NexStar telescopes

Andre Paquette's NexStar Site
www.paquettefamily.ca/nexstar/
Andre is the master of the inner workings of the processor components of NexStar powered telescopes.  The information you find here is generally technical in nature, but extremely informative.
Ed Moran's NexStar and Astronomy Site
www.concentric.net/~Edmoran
Ed's site is full of great information including links to many wonderful observing lists.
NexStarGT
nexstargt.robserver.com
Rob Weatherly's excellent web site supporting NexStar GT models.
Donna's NexStar Imaging Site
www.frisk.org/astroimages/
Donna's site is a wealth of practical information regarding imaging and autoguiding the "i" series and AS-GT series mounts.
Mike Dodd's Web Site
astronomy.mdodd.com
Mike's site features an article analyzing autoguiding and providing tips for autoguiding the CGE in particular, but any scope in general.
Robert Pudlo's Home Page
www.robert-pudlo.de
Robert's site features a page describing complete disassembly of the N5 optical tube (applies to the N8 and most Celestron SCTs as well).
Chuck Baxter's Site
members.aol.com/Baxterzine/Baxters.htm
A great site for AS-GT owners.
Glenn's Site
www.windvisions.com/Astronomy/
Glenn has made some very useful and professional modifications to his NexStar GT.
Len Benschop's Ultima 2000 Site
www.astrosurf.com/benschop/Astronomy.htm
A great site for Ultima 2000 owners.
Ted Kurkowski's SCT Site
www.sctscopes.net
A great site for general info on Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes (SCT)

Celestron's Web Site
www.celestron.com

Official web site of Celestron, manufacturer of NexStar telescopes

Celestron's Download Site
ftp://downloads.celestron.com/pub/

Various downloads, most useful being manuals for most of the current Celestron scopes.

Celestron's Support Downloads
www.celestron.com/support/downloads
Firmware updates for GPS and CGE scopes.

General Astronomy-related Web Sites

Site

Description

American Association of Amateur Astronomers
www.corvus.com

Web site of the Association - general astronomy information

Astronomical League
www.astroleague.org

Web site of the League - an organization for amateur astronomers, general astronomy information, observation programs and awards

Astronomy Blogs
vela.net

Provides free blogs for anyone wishing to publish information or ramblings about astronomy.

Astronomy Magazine
www.astronomy.com

Web site of Astronomy magazine - news and general information for amateur astronomers

Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg
cdsweb.u-strasbg.fr/CDS.html
Definitive astronomical databases for download search.
The Collimation
perso.club-internet.fr/legault/collim.html
Thierry Legault's web page outlining collimation of SCTs like the NexStar 5 and larger.  

Cloudy Nights Telescope Reviews
www.cloudynights.com

Equipment reviews submitted by amateur astronomers.  The "CN Reports" are generally very in-depth and high quality.

Heavens Above Web Site
www.heavens-above.com/countries.asp
A good site to look up your longitude and latitude.

NASA Web Site
www.nasa.gov

Official web site of the United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Night Sky Gazing
www.nightskygazing.net

A great site to introduce beginners to basic equipment used in amateur astronomy

Night Sky Info
www.nightskyinfo.com
Excellent source of practical information and news for the amateur astronomer.
Rod's Astro Land!
skywatch.brainiac.com/astroland/index.htm
Web site of Rod Mollise, author of Choosing and Using a Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope.
Rod's SCT Collimation Guide
hometown.aol.com/RMOLLISE/index4.html
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the link to one of the best SCT collimation guides online.

ScopeReviews.com
www.scopereviews.com

Equipment reviews by Ed Ting

Sky and Telescope
www.SkyAndTelescope.com

Web site of Sky and Telescope magazine - news and general information for amateur astronomers

SkyMaps
www.skymaps.com

Free monthly sky charts

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
www.seds.org

Great source of information on solar system, deep sky objects, and general astronomy

Vendor and Manufacturer Web Sites

Company

Products - Notes

Adirondack Video Astronomy
www.astrovid.com

CCD and video cameras, automated focusing software, imaging accessories

Adorama
www.adoramaphoto.com

Telescopes, accessories

Advanced Telescope Systems
www.advancedtelescope.com

Permanent and portable piers

Alpine Astronomical
www.alpineastro.com

The Baader Bracket, Baader astrophotography adapters, other accessories

Anacortes Telescopes
www.buytelescopes.com

Telescopes, accessories

Apogee Instruments
www.ccd.com

CCD astronomy cameras

Apogee, Incorporated
www.apogeeinc.com

Telescopes, accessories

APT Astro
www.aptastro.com
Wedges, dew prevention, mounting rails, counterweight sets, other accessories

AstroMart
www.astromart.com

Used equipment; you can both buy and sell - they also have equipment reviews in the articles section

Astronomics
www.astronomics.com

Telescopes, accessories

Astronomy-Mall
astronomy-mall.com

A short listing of astronomy vendors and free classified ads for astronomy equipment

Astronomy Stores
www.astronomystores.com

Electronic accessories - cables, USB adapters, Bluetooth adapters

Astro-Physics
www.astro-physics.com

Diagonals, Baader Solar Film, Baader Color Filters, Baader Skyglow Filter, portable piers

Baader Planetarium
www.baader-planetarium.de

Telescope, the Baader Bracket, filters, astrophotography accessories, other accessories

Belsico Inc.
www.belsico.com

Wireless controller for NexStar scopes and some motorized focusers

BuyAstroStuff.com
www.buyastrostuff.com

Ray's Bracket, observing chairs

Campmor
www.campmor.com

Outdoor equipment supplier

Cases and Covers
casesandcovers.com

You guessed it - telescope cases and covers

CNC Parts Supply, Inc
www.cncsupplyinc.com

Digital camera adapters, other accessories

Coleman
www.coleman.com

Outdoor equipment supplier

Coronado
www.coronadofilters.com

H-Alpha solar filters

DewBuster
www.dewbuster.com

Dew prevention system

Dragon Cases
www.dragoncases.co.uk

Wide variety of cases for shipping and airline travel

Earthshine Technologies
www.earthshinetechnologies.com

Adapter for many handheld GPS receivers to interface to Celestron scopes

GRABBER Warmers
www.grabberwarmers.com

Chemical hand warmers

Green Witch Astronomy Centre
www.greenwich-observatory.co.uk
Telescopes, accessories, club information, general astronomy information

Hands On Optics
www.handsonoptics.com

Telescopes, accessories

ITE Telescopes
www.itetelescopes.com

CCD and video cameras, other accessories

Jim's Mobile, Inc. (JMI)
www.jimsmobile.com

Telescope accessories

Kendrick Astro Instruments
www.kendrick-ai.com

Dew prevention systems, other accessories

Losmandy
www.losmandy.com

Rails, counterweights, mounting accessories

Lumicon
www.lumicon.com

Filters and astrophotography accessories

Morrow Technical Services
www.bobsknobs.com

Bob's Knobs (no tools collimation screws for SCTs), no tools tripod bolts for the N8/9.25/11GPS

Oceanside Photo & Telescope - OPT
www.optcorp.com

Telescopes, accessories

Optec
www.optecinc.com/astronomy

Focal reducers (telecompressors)

Orion Telescopes and Binoculars
www.telescope.com

Telescopes, accessories

Pelican Cases
www.pelican.com

Telescope cases

Peterson Engineering
www.peterson-web.com

EyeOpener 2" adapter for SCTs

PixSoft Incorporated
www.stargps.ca

GPS receiver for NexStar-driven scopes

Quick Mount
quick-mount.com

Tripod mounting aid for N8/9.25/11GPS, tripod improvements, eyepiece tray for HD tripod, other accessories

REI
www.rei.com

Outdoor equipment supplier

S. King Company
www.skingco.com

A collection of 12VDC convenience equipment

SAC Imaging
www.sac-imaging.com

Video astronomy cameras

Santa Barbara Instrument Group (SBIG)
www.sbig.com

CCD astronomy cameras

ScopeGuard Cases
www.scopeguard.com

Telescope cases

ScopeStuff
www.scopestuff.com

Accessories

SightAndSoundShop
www.sightandsoundshop.com

Telescopes, accessories

SKB
www.skbcases.com

Golf cases suitable for some telescopes and tripods

Starizona
www.starizona.com

Telescopes, accessories

Starlight Xpress
www.starlight-xpress.co.uk

CCD astronomy cameras

Tele Vue
www.televue.com

Telescope, eyepiece, and accessory manufacturer

The Telescope Warehouse
www.telescope-warehouse.com

Unique astronomy accessories

Thousand Oaks
www.thousandoaksoptical.com

Filters

University Optics
www.universityoptics.com

Eyepieces, Barlow lenses

Van Slyke Engineering
www.observatory.org

Zero-image shift focusers, off-axis guiders

Warehouse Photo
www.warehousephoto.com/lenses&.htm

T-mounts and various camera adapters

William Optics
www.william-optics.com

Telescopes, accessories


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