# General Questions **URL:** https://forum.telescopius.com/c/general-questions/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.telescopius.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.telescopius.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.telescopius.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [I want Tips for Choosing the Right Telescope for a Beginner](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/i-want-tips-for-choosing-the-right-telescope-for-a-beginner/1329)
**Author:** [@jksmith](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/jksmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/i-want-tips-for-choosing-the-right-telescope-for-a-beginner/1329 "2024-11-20T14:20:36Z")
Hey everyone, I have been thinking about getting my first telescope. There is just so much to choose from & I am honestly a little overwhelmed. I want something that is affordable, beginner friendly & still allows me to… --- ## [Location / time zone error](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/location-time-zone-error/1278)
**Author:** [@creativspelerr](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/creativspelerr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/location-time-zone-error/1278 "2024-10-15T19:54:14Z")
New user. Every time I load the page it pops up “Error: Need a valid city\_code and time zone.” I have gone to the location panel and entered my city by name and hit save. It shows up as my location (and when I try to … --- ## [New objects uploaded](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/new-objects-uploaded/842)
**Author:** [@Lockwood](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Lockwood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/new-objects-uploaded/842 "2024-10-14T18:35:58Z")
Is there a way to view new DSO’s uploaded since the previous Login - instead of having to click on the Bell Icon in the upper right corner of the screen viewing them one at a time ? --- ## [Suggestions for Novice Astrophotography Configuration for Deep Sky Objects](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/suggestions-for-novice-astrophotography-configuration-for-deep-sky-objects/1246)
**Author:** [@joynic](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/joynic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/suggestions-for-novice-astrophotography-configuration-for-deep-sky-objects/1246 "2024-10-11T02:41:24Z")
Hello Everyone :hugs:, As someone who is relatively new to astronomy, I have developed a keen interest in astrophotography, particularly in the photography of deep sky objects (DSOs) such as galaxies and nebulae. I’ve b… --- ## [SH2-157 (Lobster Claw Nebula) not found?](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/sh2-157-lobster-claw-nebula-not-found/1276)
**Author:** [@Ei\_Fujioka](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Ei_Fujioka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/sh2-157-lobster-claw-nebula-not-found/1276 "2024-10-10T20:56:00Z")
Hello, Hope this is not a silly question but somehow when I search “SH2-157” (Lobster Claw Nebula) within the Telescope Simulator, it only shows “Can’t find what you are looking for?”. Other Sharpless objects (e.g. SH2-… --- ## [Barlow/Reductor no deja ponerlos](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/barlow-reductor-no-deja-ponerlos/1273)
**Author:** [@Cristobal\_Nunez](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Cristobal_Nunez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/barlow-reductor-no-deja-ponerlos/1273 "2024-10-10T16:32:02Z")
Buenas, en la opción de poner un reductor tanto en mi pc como en mi móvil Android no me deja ponérselo solo me sale incógnita y no deja escribir nada muchas gracias --- ## [Photos of the day/week/month](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/photos-of-the-day-week-month/1119)
**Author:** [@pthompsonaz](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/pthompsonaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/photos-of-the-day-week-month/1119 "2024-10-08T11:10:38Z")
I’m unclear how to submit photos to be considered for photo of day/week/month. Or is it the case that all photos submitted are considered? --- ## [Options under the photo](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/options-under-the-photo/1269)
**Author:** [@Rob\_Frean](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Rob_Frean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/options-under-the-photo/1269 "2024-10-08T06:41:17Z")
Hi to all, Just a question; under all the photo there are some butons. Alle are clear to me, except the one ‘invered’. I you turn it on you get a negetive image. Why would you whant to see that? Best Regards, Rob. --- ## [Discovering the Owl Nebula with the Seestar S50](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/discovering-the-owl-nebula-with-the-seestar-s50/1257)
**Author:** [@Mary](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Mary)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/discovering-the-owl-nebula-with-the-seestar-s50/1257 "2024-09-28T08:03:08Z")
A few weeks ago, I decided to take a deep dive into the cosmos, specifically targeting the mesmerizing Owl Nebula, M97. Armed with my new Owl Nebula Seestar S50, I was eager to see what this remarkable device could revea… --- ## [Mosaic Planning](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/mosaic-planning/424)
**Author:** [@KDennis](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/KDennis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/mosaic-planning/424 "2024-08-31T12:41:26Z")
When I create a mosaic it says 35 Degrees East. Does that mean to rotate my camera 35 degrees? Also, when I add panels to the mosaic how do I get back to the original view with the panels lined up correctly? --- ## [Telescopius app for android](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/telescopius-app-for-android/1220)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Rosenbreyer](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Ivan_Rosenbreyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/telescopius-app-for-android/1220 "2024-08-27T14:17:01Z")
Telescopius app for android phone is useless for checking your framing. The ratio between a size of celestial objects and selected camera telescope combo is absolutely wrong. Am I missing a setting that needs to be chan… --- ## [Request video tutorial on custom horizon scanning and import](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/request-video-tutorial-on-custom-horizon-scanning-and-import/1182)
**Author:** [@Zeteker](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Zeteker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/request-video-tutorial-on-custom-horizon-scanning-and-import/1182 "2024-07-31T12:25:37Z")
I’ve tried tracing the skyline around my observing site to create the file using the website external app. I have been able to create the CSV file with the altitude and compass direction points. But I have not been succ… --- ## [Uploading a videoclip](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/uploading-a-videoclip/1188)
**Author:** [@francesco\_megli](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/francesco_megli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/uploading-a-videoclip/1188 "2024-06-27T18:03:13Z")
I would like to upload a short vodeoclip, about 15-s, 10frames sequence reporting the transit of Io and its shadow, along GRB appearance, on Jupiter surface. The system seems unapt to accept videos…isn’t it? How could I… --- ## [Changing locations and date](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/changing-locations-and-date/1147)
**Author:** [@Rockenrock](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Rockenrock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/changing-locations-and-date/1147 "2024-05-10T18:57:05Z")
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**Author:** [@nemesis2a](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/nemesis2a)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/targets-in-southern-sky/1151 "2024-05-06T21:08:02Z")
Hi everyone! New here. I have set up my telescope on my balcony. It faces east southeast. There is a balcony above me so I can’t see that high in the sky. Can anyone suggest some targets to image? I am using Explore Scie… --- ## [How to set (and select) multiple observatory locations?](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/how-to-set-and-select-multiple-observatory-locations/1133)
**Author:** [@Randallpatrickc](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Randallpatrickc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/how-to-set-and-select-multiple-observatory-locations/1133 "2024-04-17T19:45:24Z")
Hi - newb here - FANTASTIC resource! I’d like to be able to define more than one location (with matching horizon) but can’t see how to do it. --- ## [Weather Hourly Forecast](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/weather-hourly-forecast/1131)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/weather-hourly-forecast/1131 "2024-04-17T13:03:12Z")
For some reason, Under Weather Hourly Forecast there is a Gear Spinning but now weather information shows up. Any Idea on how to fix? Also under Observatory Settings It shows my town Location. --- ## [What is the datum used for the simulator](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/what-is-the-datum-used-for-the-simulator/801)
**Author:** [@mfratto](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/mfratto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/what-is-the-datum-used-for-the-simulator/801 "2024-04-17T03:08:47Z")
Is it J2000, JNOW? It’s not noted and a few arc seconds makes all the difference. Thanks --- ## [Trouble parsing a CSV file](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/trouble-parsing-a-csv-file/1124)
**Author:** [@skogpingvin](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/skogpingvin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/trouble-parsing-a-csv-file/1124 "2024-04-14T21:04:56Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to automate some things and I’d like to try sending Catalogue name, RA and Dec to a Voyager dragscript. I can organise most of that, but I just can’t parse the CSV file in a Windows batch file. The pro… --- ## [Nikon 5300 to 8 inch Dobson eyepiece](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/nikon-5300-to-8-inch-dobson-eyepiece/1110)
**Author:** [@bob\_Maggy](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/bob_Maggy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/nikon-5300-to-8-inch-dobson-eyepiece/1110 "2024-03-29T23:56:37Z")
I am trying to attach my Nikon 3500 to my telescope I have the adapter but to use it I have to remove my eyepiece from the telescope, this is where my magnification is so that’s not going to work . How do I attach the ca… --- ## [J2000 Epoch coordinate system used in Telescopius: right?](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/j2000-epoch-coordinate-system-used-in-telescopius-right/50)
**Author:** [@andrea\_arbizzi](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/andrea_arbizzi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/j2000-epoch-coordinate-system-used-in-telescopius-right/50 "2024-03-01T21:04:52Z")
Hi. I regularly find a difference between telescopius coordinates and those ones used in Asiair - Skysafari . If i enter telescopius’ coordinates into Asiair or Skysafari, my mount ends somewhere else. I tried to conv… --- ## [Telescopius phone app](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/telescopius-phone-app/1080)
**Author:** [@Terry\_Kontopoulos](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Terry_Kontopoulos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/telescopius-phone-app/1080 "2024-02-28T04:36:31Z")
Where can I find to d/l the android app for my phone? --- ## [Reorder a Target List](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/reorder-a-target-list/1049)
**Author:** [@DomH](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/DomH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/reorder-a-target-list/1049 "2024-02-06T15:52:31Z")
Hi. Is there any way to reorder the targets in a target list - I would like to reorder to my intended shooting order. ta --- ## [Show DSOs in view has disappeared? ](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/show-dsos-in-view-has-disappeared/1032)
**Author:** [@brillosardo](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/brillosardo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/show-dsos-in-view-has-disappeared/1032 "2024-01-16T20:57:51Z")
Hi, In telescope simulator the toggle for “Show DSOs in view” has disappeared. Is there any reason for it? I found it a really helpful feature. Thanks and CS Marco --- ## [How to change the language of Tescopiuos?](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/how-to-change-the-language-of-tescopiuos/1034)
**Author:** [@Marcelof](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Marcelof)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/how-to-change-the-language-of-tescopiuos/1034 "2024-01-16T18:44:19Z")
Fantastic site, long time user, but had not registered. Now, I have a question. As Teslocopius obviously requires my location, it assumes that I also prefer the language of that location (Spanish in my case). However, f… --- ## [Is it possible to make Home location the default in observatory settings?](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-home-location-the-default-in-observatory-settings/1015)
**Author:** [@Erniej270](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Erniej270)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-home-location-the-default-in-observatory-settings/1015 "2024-01-08T15:51:36Z")
When I open Telescopius it picks my current location. I have custom locations for Home and another observing location. Is it possible to have my Home location be the default? I could then choose to change it if I want. T… --- ## [Save Search Settings?](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/save-search-settings/504)
**Author:** [@bjswx44](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/bjswx44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/save-search-settings/504 "2023-12-19T01:28:38Z")
Is it possible to save your search settings? Everytime I return to the start page, I need to reenter all of my criteria… distance from moon, time above altitude (and what altitude)… It appears everything else can be per… --- ## [Get coordinates at specific time](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/get-coordinates-at-specific-time/511)
**Author:** [@duardito](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/duardito)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/get-coordinates-at-specific-time/511 "2023-12-09T00:04:30Z")
Hi to all , this is my first question, I am wondering if there is a way to get coordinates based on specific time, for example , I can see veil nebula and I get its coordinates but I should to get these coordinates when… --- ## [Database Equipment Question](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/database-equipment-question/971)
**Author:** [@CleanSky](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/CleanSky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/database-equipment-question/971 "2023-12-06T13:15:00Z")
Hi everyone, when entering your photographic equipment items in your personal database (reflex cameras, lenses, etc…), what should you enter in the “aperture” item referring to a photographic lens? I entered the value co… --- ## [Seeing forecast](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/seeing-forecast/335)
**Author:** [@Ddaniel84](https://forum.telescopius.com/u/Ddaniel84)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.telescopius.com/t/seeing-forecast/335 "2023-11-23T12:08:28Z")
Hi, I am sometimes surprised with seeing forecast. Data come from meteoblue and sometimes meteoblue announce a good forecast for seeing (between 1.09 and 1.14 for this night for example) and telescopius announce a bad o… [Previous page](https://forum.telescopius.com/c/general-questions/6.md) [Next page](https://forum.telescopius.com/c/general-questions/6.md?page=2)