NexStar, CGE, AS-GT and Ultima 2000 Specific Web Sites
|
Site |
Description |
|
NexStar FAQ Site |
Articles and tips for NexStar telescopes |
|
Yahoo NexStar Group |
Discussion group for all models of NexStar telescopes - most active of the online groups |
|
Yahoo NexStarGPS Group |
Discussion group for the GPS models of NexStar telescopes - also very active |
|
Yahoo BabyNexStar Group |
Discussion group for GT models of NexStar telescopes |
|
Yahoo NexStar4 Group |
Discussion group for the NexStar 4 GT telescope |
|
Yahoo Celestron-CPC Group |
Discussion group for the CPC models of NexStar telescopes |
|
Yahoo NexStar
SLT Group - 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 |
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 |
A collection of hundreds of images taken with all models of NexStar telescopes |
|
Matthias Bopp's Site |
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 |
Official web site of Celestron, manufacturer of NexStar telescopes |
|
Celestron's Download Site |
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 |
Web site of the Association - general astronomy information |
|
Astronomical League |
Web site of the League - an organization for amateur astronomers, general astronomy information, observation programs and awards |
|
Provides free blogs for anyone wishing to publish information or ramblings about astronomy. |
|
|
Astronomy Magazine |
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 |
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 |
Official web site of the United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
|
Night Sky Gazing |
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 |
Equipment reviews by Ed Ting |
|
Sky and Telescope |
Web site of Sky and Telescope magazine - news and general information for amateur astronomers |
|
SkyMaps |
Free monthly sky charts |
|
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space |
Great source of information on solar system, deep sky objects, and general astronomy |
Vendor and Manufacturer Web Sites
|
Company |
Products - Notes |
|
Adirondack Video Astronomy |
CCD and video cameras, automated focusing software, imaging accessories |
|
Adorama |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
Permanent and portable piers |
|
|
Alpine Astronomical |
The Baader Bracket, Baader astrophotography adapters, other accessories |
|
Anacortes Telescopes |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
Apogee Instruments |
CCD astronomy cameras |
|
Apogee, Incorporated |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
APT Astro www.aptastro.com |
Wedges, dew prevention, mounting rails, counterweight sets, other accessories |
|
AstroMart |
Used equipment; you can both buy and sell - they also have equipment reviews in the articles section |
|
Astronomics |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
Astronomy-Mall |
A short listing of astronomy vendors and free classified ads for astronomy equipment |
|
Astronomy Stores |
Electronic accessories - cables, USB adapters, Bluetooth adapters |
|
Astro-Physics |
Diagonals, Baader Solar Film, Baader Color Filters, Baader Skyglow Filter, portable piers |
|
Baader Planetarium |
Telescope, the Baader Bracket, filters, astrophotography accessories, other accessories |
|
Belsico Inc. |
Wireless controller for NexStar scopes and some motorized focusers |
|
BuyAstroStuff.com |
Ray's Bracket, observing chairs |
|
Campmor |
Outdoor equipment supplier |
|
Cases and Covers |
You guessed it - telescope cases and covers |
|
CNC Parts Supply, Inc |
Digital camera adapters, other accessories |
|
Coleman |
Outdoor equipment supplier |
|
Coronado |
H-Alpha solar filters |
|
DewBuster |
Dew prevention system |
|
Dragon Cases |
Wide variety of cases for shipping and airline travel |
|
Earthshine Technologies |
Adapter for many handheld GPS receivers to interface to Celestron scopes |
|
GRABBER Warmers |
Chemical hand warmers |
|
Green Witch Astronomy Centre www.greenwich-observatory.co.uk |
Telescopes, accessories, club information, general astronomy information |
|
Hands On Optics |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
ITE Telescopes |
CCD and video cameras, other accessories |
|
Jim's Mobile, Inc. (JMI) |
Telescope accessories |
|
Kendrick Astro Instruments |
Dew prevention systems, other accessories |
|
Losmandy |
Rails, counterweights, mounting accessories |
|
Lumicon |
Filters and astrophotography accessories |
|
Morrow Technical Services |
Bob's Knobs (no tools collimation screws for SCTs), no tools tripod bolts for the N8/9.25/11GPS |
|
Oceanside Photo & Telescope - OPT |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
Focal reducers (telecompressors) |
|
|
Orion Telescopes and Binoculars |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
Pelican Cases |
Telescope cases |
|
Peterson Engineering |
EyeOpener 2" adapter for SCTs |
|
PixSoft Incorporated |
GPS receiver for NexStar-driven scopes |
|
Quick Mount |
Tripod mounting aid for N8/9.25/11GPS, tripod improvements, eyepiece tray for HD tripod, other accessories |
|
REI |
Outdoor equipment supplier |
|
S. King Company |
A collection of 12VDC convenience equipment |
|
SAC Imaging |
Video astronomy cameras |
|
Santa Barbara Instrument Group (SBIG) |
CCD astronomy cameras |
|
ScopeGuard Cases |
Telescope cases |
|
ScopeStuff |
Accessories |
|
SightAndSoundShop |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
SKB |
Golf cases suitable for some telescopes and tripods |
|
Starizona |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
Starlight Xpress |
CCD astronomy cameras |
|
Tele Vue |
Telescope, eyepiece, and accessory manufacturer |
|
The Telescope Warehouse |
Unique astronomy accessories |
|
Thousand Oaks |
Filters |
|
University Optics |
Eyepieces, Barlow lenses |
|
Van Slyke Engineering |
Zero-image shift focusers, off-axis guiders |
|
Warehouse Photo |
T-mounts and various camera adapters |
|
William Optics |
Telescopes, accessories |
|
||||||
