Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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Posts: 11652
Loc: Denham Springs, LA
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This thread is a read only thread inspired by the "best of" thread created by Edz in the Binocular Forum. The object 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 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 one of the other moderators know.
Enjoy!
Bill
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Edited by Bill Grass (07/24/05 02:33 AM)
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Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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Posts: 11652
Loc: Denham Springs, LA
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Some great information for observing Mars:
another Mars observing guide
What I learned from this past Mars opposition
This thread discusses the possibility of a dust storm on Mars for the '05 opposition:
Dust Storms On Mars? Not Again!
These threads contain some fantastic observing reports from members:
Mars!
Light Cup first look at Mars 2005
Mars Obs. 6.24.05<>Small but beautiful
Wanna see the two Martian moons?
Martian Moons... Phobos & Deimos...
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Edited by Bill Grass (01/09/06 02:20 PM)
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Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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Loc: Denham Springs, LA
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This thread has lots of information about Jupiter-related software:
Jupiter Software in Realtime
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Edited by Bill Grass (07/24/05 02:30 AM)
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Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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You can find some useful information about these distant planets here:
Uranus and Neptune Opposition
Uranus & Neptun
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Edited by Bill Grass (12/21/05 03:11 PM)
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Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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Loc: Denham Springs, LA
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Some information about the phases of this elusive little planet:
Phases of Mercury
Here are some Mercury observation reports:
Mercury!
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Edited by Bill Grass (07/24/05 02:43 AM)
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Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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Loc: Denham Springs, LA
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Want to hear opinions on the best type of telescope for planetary observation? Check it out:
Best telescope for planetary viewing.
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Edited by Bill Grass (07/24/05 02:46 AM)
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Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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Posts: 11652
Loc: Denham Springs, LA
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Here's a wealth of information by our own Edz regarding seeing the Encke Division:
Seeing Encke!
And here's more from Edz about the lowest power possible to see the Cassini Division:
What’s your Lowest power to see Cassini division?
Information about seeing the shadow of Saturn's rings on Saturn's globe:
Observing the Ring Shadow
What are the names of all the gaps in the rings? Take a look:
Correct feature names in saturn's ring system
Some observation reports:
Crepe Ring
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Edited by Bill Grass (07/24/05 03:09 AM)
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Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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Loc: Denham Springs, LA
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Some Jupiter observation reports:
Jupiter and 28" Starstructure
Ballet of the Jovian satellites...
Jupiter sketch and ob,6/6/05
Jupiter Observation 6.6.05 UT
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Edited by Bill Grass (07/24/05 03:11 AM)
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Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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Posts: 11652
Loc: Denham Springs, LA
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New bodies found beyond Pluto!
Another SS planet(oid)???
Will Pluto be demoted from its planetary status?
Has Pluto had its day?
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Edited by Bill Grass (08/03/05 09:03 AM)
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Bill Grass
Prince Regent
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Posts: 11652
Loc: Denham Springs, LA
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Some great information about improving your observations of the planets:
Honing your planetary observation skills
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~Steph~
Texas Wildflower
Reged: 06/11/05
Posts: 21663
Loc: North Texas
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Information on what filters to use to bring out details on planets:
Using filters on planets
Here also is lots of good information about choosing and using filters from the Beginner's Forum just to be thorough:
Beginner's Guide to Filters
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Steph
10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST
Serenity Observatory 
HansenAstro | CN Member Websites
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~Steph~
Texas Wildflower
Reged: 06/11/05
Posts: 21663
Loc: North Texas
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This thread has a link to a site where you can generate viewing information such as occultations and transits of the 4 main Jupiter moons:
Jupiter Satellite Events Generator
Don't forget to scroll up a few posts ("Jupiter software") where there's a link to an older thread with good info and links on Jupiter viewing and software for generating similar information!
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Steph
10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST
Serenity Observatory
HansenAstro | CN Member Websites
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~Steph~
Texas Wildflower
Reged: 06/11/05
Posts: 21663
Loc: North Texas
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Rather than linking a thread, here's a direct link to NASA's Solar System Simulator (thanks to David Knisely who posted this in a thread):
NASA's Solar System Simulator
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Steph
10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST
Serenity Observatory
HansenAstro | CN Member Websites
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oldsalt
Astro Philosopher
Reged: 02/12/05
Posts: 7960
Loc: Pa - between starparties
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for those of you looking for minor planet info;
Quote:
From: saberscorpx
a few minor planet links:
Asteroid section and links @ RASC
http://www.rasc.ca/asteroids/links.shtml
Virtual Telescope @ Your Sky
(minor planets by name or number)
http://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/catalogues/asteroid_names.html
Astronomical League Asteroid Observe Program
http://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/asteroid/astrclub.html
Thanks Stephen
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miniventures
Something Else
Reged: 09/13/03
Posts: 11064
Loc: Powell Butte, Central Oregon
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links to discussion about Comet Swan Links to Comet Swan
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LarryC
Volunteer
http://www.sunrivernaturecenter.org
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