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 >> General Observing Previous   Index   Next   Flat   spoolboyy super member Reged: 08/01/05 Posts: 184 Loc: Lewiston, Idaho Re: What Season Are You Most Likely To Starwatch?       05/21/08 03:06 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   Personally, I tend to observe when my targets are visible and when the weather cooperates. I prefer to observe when its a comfy 60 degrees in spring or summer, but objects like Orion will drag me out in the dead of winter wearing insulated coveralls, a hat, two pairs of pants and as many shirts as I can wear without losing mobility. I was able to spend quite a few hours observing M42 and other wintertime targets a few years ago in 15 degree weather for quite some time, taking occasional breaks indoors to warm up. I agree with the others, hands are the limiting factor for how long you can stay out! -adam -------------------- //ADAM Celestron 'Hopper 6" Galileo 120mm Reflector Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on What Season Are You Most Likely To Starwatch? Ptarmigan 05/15/08 04:18 PM Re: What Season Are You Most Likely To Starwatch? Tony Flanders   05/16/08 06:48 AM Re: What Season Are You Most Likely To Starwatch? RLTYS   05/16/08 06:42 AM Re: What Season Are You Most Likely To Starwatch? RussL   05/15/08 10:59 PM Re: What Season Are You Most Likely To Starwatch? Mr Q   05/15/08 04:37 PM Re: What Season Are You Most Likely To Starwatch? 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