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] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Observing >> Deep Sky Observing Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Mr Q sage Reged: 02/25/08 Posts: 351 Loc: N Central New Mexico Re: Asterism Lists??? [Re: gubbenimanen]       #2613804 - 08/30/08 04:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have checked out the 1,000+ asterism list from Deep Sky Hunters and find it to be a valuable asset in determining if an observed asterism is new or not. This list uses the brightest star of the group as an identifier, its discoverer, R.A./Dec.,and size. If anyone is looking for new groups to add to this "official" list, the candidate can be checked against the list to see if it has already been named. If anyone is interested in obtaining the list, I can e-mail it to them via a PM with your e-mail address. Thanks again to all who have helped me search for such a list and the many tips on links to asterism sites. Mr Q -------------------- What goes around, comes around, eventually. Meade DS-10(10" newt) 10x50, 10x70 binos Post Extras:       Mr Q sage Reged: 02/25/08 Posts: 351 Loc: N Central New Mexico Re: Asterism Lists??? [Re: Mr Q]       #2624525 - 09/04/08 09:50 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   As a added info for anyone looking for a good asterism list, visit the Saguaro Astronomy Club site on the web and their list of 110 objects can be downloaded from the download page. For the average observer, it's the best for naked eye, bino and scope use. Mr Q -------------------- What goes around, comes around, eventually. Meade DS-10(10" newt) 10x50, 10x70 binos Post Extras:       stevecoe Reged: 04/24/04 Posts: 2129 Loc: Arizona, USA Re: Asterism Lists??? [Re: Mr Q]       #2626396 - 09/05/08 09:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Mr Q, et al; As the manager of the SAC list, I thank you. I hope that all the users enjoy themselves. I have certainly enjoyed observing the list. I am almost done. Once I have finished, I will look at posting the list and my observations. Maybe early next year. Enjoy; Steve Coe -------------------- 150mm 6" f/8 Celestron Refractor on Sirius Mount 80mmED 3" f/7.5 Orion Refractor Author "Deep Sky Observing" Springer-Verlag Author "Nebulae and How to Observe Them" Springer New Canon Xt astrocamera with Hutech modification Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 3 registered and 2 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  matt, Olivier Biot  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 718 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 Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   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 Home

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