Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Observing >> Deep Sky Observing Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 ~Steph~ Texas Wildflower Reged: 06/11/05 Posts: 22940 Loc: North Texas "Best of" Deep Sky Observing Forum       #1005766 - 06/18/06 11:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   This thread is a read only "best of" thread, the object of which is to have interesting & informative posts with links to the original threads in a centralized location for easy viewing by everybody. This also eliminates having too many threads pinned to the top of the forum. This thread will be a continuous work in progress, so check back often. If you come across a thread that you think should be included in this "best of" thread, please let me or another moderator know. Enjoy! -------------------- Steph 10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST Serenity Observatory HansenAstro | CN Member Websites Post Extras:       ~Steph~ Texas Wildflower Reged: 06/11/05 Posts: 22940 Loc: North Texas It's amazing we see anything. [Re: ~Steph~]       #1005769 - 06/18/06 11:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thread started by Don Pensack (starman1), discussing some of the many things that influence the quality of what we see. It's amazing we see anything -------------------- Steph 10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST Serenity Observatory HansenAstro | CN Member Websites Post Extras:       ~Steph~ Texas Wildflower Reged: 06/11/05 Posts: 22940 Loc: North Texas DSO Links of Interest [Re: ~Steph~]       #1005771 - 06/18/06 11:36 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   A thread with links to many useful DSO-related websites. DSO Links of Interest -------------------- Steph 10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST Serenity Observatory HansenAstro | CN Member Websites Post Extras:       ~Steph~ Texas Wildflower Reged: 06/11/05 Posts: 22940 Loc: North Texas Which filter for which nebula? [Re: ~Steph~]       #1005773 - 06/18/06 11:38 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Information on how to choose filters for viewing nebulae. Which filter for which nebula? -------------------- Steph 10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST Serenity Observatory HansenAstro | CN Member Websites Post Extras:       ~Steph~ Texas Wildflower Reged: 06/11/05 Posts: 22940 Loc: North Texas How to Determine Limiting Magnitude [Re: ~Steph~]       #1005776 - 06/18/06 11:40 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Discussion of different ways you can determine the limiting magnitude for your location. How to Determine Limiting Magnitude -------------------- Steph 10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST Serenity Observatory HansenAstro | CN Member Websites Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 1 registered and 4 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Olivier Biot  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 7357 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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