We've added a few resources to the site...
A link directory (yes, even consisting of "competing" forums as our ideal goal is a wider uptake of astronomy by society) as well as links to vendors, manufacturers and IDS certified and low Bortle listed State and national parks.
A classifieds section for listing items for sale to others.
A resource directory that is primarily targeted towards software and observatory plans as well as written guides.
A medial gallery for users to have their own albums (or post in generic areas) that also has links to YouTube video guides that have been found to be beneficial to new (and experienced) users. Individual users uploads are watermarked with their username, the year and the forum site to prevent others from easily stealing your images (based upon user selection on whether to watermark or not).
An articles system for end users to write articles of interest to others that would not be laid out well in forum posts.
And then finally we have a ShowCase listing where you can show your hardware, modifications or customizations that others can get ideas from.
We are a totally add-free site (other than some simple Amazon links) and there is no cost to join. The only "targeted" person are those that are interested in astronomy and astrophotography in general and want to join somewhere that is targeting a "family" feel for the site.
The forum is a labor of love as I want to be able to give back to others in an area that I've grown a strong love of and our doors are open to all.
Astro What? forum
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