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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery. International Year of Astronomy 2009 Threads Posts Last post
Global Coordination
  Global Coordination of IYA2009
   Moderator:  Mike Loffland 
8 32 * Re: Hi! I'm new on this fo...
    (d1anderson) - 07/02/09 11:32 AM
Cornerstone Projects (3 viewing)
  Cornerstone Projects for IYA2009
   Moderator:  Mike Loffland 
11 241 * Re: Galileoscope status?
    (PiperKev) - 07/02/09 06:09 PM
Special Projects
  Special Projects for IYA2009
   Moderator:  Mike Loffland 
10 45 * Re: Communicating Astronom...
    (Elias_Jordan) - 05/26/09 05:50 PM
Special Task Groups
  Special Task Groups for IYA2009
   Moderator:  Mike Loffland 
3 22 * Re: Native North Americans
    (LesB) - 06/29/09 12:43 AM
Global Activities (1 viewing)
  Global Activities for IYA 2009
   Moderator:  Mike Loffland 
20 65 * Re: Ireland and IYA 2009
    (Dee) - 06/30/09 07:57 AM
National and Regional Activities
  National and Regional Activities for IYA2009
   Moderator:  Mike Loffland 
32 157 * Starting Up Again Soon
    (Michael A. Earl) - 07/01/09 09:33 PM
IYA 2009 in Africa
  IYA 2009 in Africa
   Moderator:  Mike Loffland, kg 
2 5 * Re: IYA 2009 South African...
    (scopemankit) - 04/25/09 11:39 AM
IYA 2009 in the USA
  IYA 2009 in the USA
   Moderator:  Mike Loffland, Pamela 
39 167 * 365 days of astronomy Podc...
    (boblakewood) - 07/02/09 08:32 AM
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Cloudy Nights Announcements (1 viewing)
  News from the Cloudy Nights team pertaining to the website and forums
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465 834 * Here's hoping...
    (Tom Trusock) - 07/02/09 02:03 PM
Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports (6 viewing)
  A place to discuss the articles posted on Cloudy Nights
   Moderator:  spaceydee 
1144 17899 * Re: Small Wonders: Ophiuch...
    (desertstars) - 07/02/09 01:23 PM
Beginners Forum (17 viewing)
  A place for people new to the hobby to ask their questions and receive some helpful answers. We're here to help you.
   Moderator:  miniventures, desertstars, werewolf6977, dgs©, ClownFish 
17828 268195 * Re: Cleaned corrector but ...
    (Tom Andrews) - 07/03/09 12:52 AM
Celestial Events (2 viewing)
  Welcome to Celestial Events, a bulletin board for announcements about currently or soon to be observable astronomical events. Need a finder chart for that bright comet? Want to know when the next meteor shower will peak? Looking for suggestions on what to observe? Visit regularly for answers to all your questions about what's happening now in the celestial show. If folks want to discuss these events, the staff of Cloudy Nights invites you to start or join a thread in the appropriate observing forum. Celestial Events is for announcements, only.
   Moderator:  Dave Mitsky, LivingNDixie, okiestarman56 
114 134 * July 2009 Celestial Calend...
    (Dave Mitsky) - 07/01/09 01:32 AM
Light Pollution
  While CN does not typically allow politics, this is one forum in which the discussion of legislation dealing with this matter is permitted. This is a problem that will eventually affect all of us to one degree or another.
   Moderator:  csa/montana 
246 2906 * Re: Is orange Zone 5 bad??...
    (bigbeck) - 07/02/09 10:33 PM
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Discussion about telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, etc Equipment Discussions Threads Posts Last post
ATM, Optics and DIY Forum (9 viewing)
  Amateur Telescope Making and any do it yourself related activities. Ask questions, discuss and post pictures of telescope related projects, optics, telescopes, observing chairs, etc.
   Moderator:  Don W 
6564 95196 * Re: 6" f/15 Jaegers - OTAi...
    (DAVIDG) - 07/03/09 12:57 AM
Binoculars (22 viewing)
  "Best Of Binocular" Library, How to Choose, Equipment Minireviews, Observation Reports, Testing Aspects, Aberrations and Deficiencies, Books, Binocular Mounts, Observing Lists, Exit Pupil vs Eye Pupil, Binocular Vision and more
   Moderator:  EdZ 
7010 96165 * Re: What's in your binocul...
    (CESDewar) - 07/03/09 12:56 AM
Binoviewers (3 viewing)
  Binoviewer discussion forum
   Moderator:  EdZ, jrcrilly 
1906 19531 * Re: 2" binoviewers for an ...
    (ibase) - 07/02/09 11:52 PM
Cats & Casses (8 viewing)
  Cats & Casses - a forum for discussion of Catadioptric telescopes (SCT, MCT, Mak-Newt, Schmidt, SNT, etc...) and their accessories.
   Moderator:  Jason B, rick rian, LLEEGE 
5345 67497 * New Cat and a Whole Lotta ...
    (jrbarnett) - 07/03/09 12:20 AM
Classic Telescopes (13 viewing)
  Telescopes from an era gone by. The place to discuss older telescopes. Antiques, flea market finds, and scopes from grandpa's attic. From the 1780's to the 1980's - refractors, reflectors, and early SCT's. Fine classics like Clark and Zeiss to nostalgic favorites like Sears, Cave, Edmund, and Unitron are fair game. Discussing all aspects of restoring, collecting, and observing with older scopes.
   Moderator:  RLTYS, Glassthrower, Clive Gibbons 
3870 48271 * Re: What do you use your c...
    (strdst) - 07/03/09 01:01 AM
Equipment (23 viewing)
  Forum for any general equipment discussion, intended for accessories such as filters, barlows, diagonals, and any other astronomical gear not covered elsewhere... Can also be used as a catch all if you're not sure where to post that burning question.
   Moderator:  spaceydee, csa/montana 
11665 151829 * Re: 6x30 or 9x50 finder sc...
    (astro744) - 07/03/09 01:05 AM
Eyepieces (18 viewing)
  A place to discuss our favorite eyepieces and eyepiece accessories, barlows, filters, etc.
   Moderator:  Greg K., Jason B, csa/montana 
11894 178381 * Re: Why aren't eyepieces l...
    (jrbarnett) - 07/03/09 12:21 AM
Mounts (14 viewing)
  A Forum to discuss all types of mounts and mount accessories - including computerized, manual, GEM, fork mount, parallactic, alt-az, DSCs, PushTo and GoTo systems.
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, lineman_16735 
8683 87805 * Re: Suggestions for Orion ...
    (Rusty) - 07/02/09 11:50 PM
Observatories (6 viewing)
  A forum for discussing the ins and outs of current observatories as well as sharing designs, and ideas. Manufacturers and Vendors are invited to attend.
   Moderator:  Chris Schroeder, csa/montana 
1747 39794 * Re: Installing a Metal Roo...
    (andyschlei) - 07/03/09 12:59 AM
Reflectors (9 viewing)
  A forum to discuss all types of reflecting telescopes, Newtonian, Cassegrainian (Classical), Herschelian, Off-Axis, etc...
   Moderator:  Don W, werewolf6977, Jason B 
8656 137318 * Re: New life for a 29 year...
    (helpwanted) - 07/03/09 12:55 AM
Refractors (42 viewing)
  Refractor Discussions
   Moderator:  desertstars, Remy Bosio, Jason B, LLEEGE 
10901 208978 * Re: Best 80mm scope.
    (Mike Holland) - 07/03/09 12:57 AM
Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky
  A dedicated forum for the Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky hand held planetariums. Feel free to talk about likes/dislikes/Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky modifications and such.
   Moderator:  lineman_16735, Olivier Biot 
279 2525 * Re: SkyScout & Binocul...
    (ibase) - 07/02/09 09:29 PM
Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy (4 viewing)
  This forum is dedicated to 'semi-live' electronically assisted viewing of astronomical events and targets. Discussed devices include (but are not limited to) the Collins I3, StellaCam, Mallincam and other 'semi-live' output devices.
   Moderator:  Chris Schroeder 
601 7712 * Re: First Impressions with...
    (highfnum) - 07/02/09 09:26 PM
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Discussions about the various aspects of Astrophotography and Sketching Astrophotography and Sketching Threads Posts Last post
Beginning Imaging (5 viewing)
  This forum is mainly intended for beginners getting started imaging. Typical beginning imaging equipment will include webcams, the Meade DSI and other low cost imagers. Please read the image posting guidelines before you post!
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr 
7585 63972 * Re: Any one using a Meade ...
    (ScopenChuck) - 07/02/09 11:17 PM
Film Astrophotography (5 viewing)
  Discussions about astrophotography using film.
   Moderator:  Suk Lee, Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr, ClownFish 
1602 13068 * Re: E200 - E6 Home Process...
    (Mopman) - 07/03/09 12:51 AM
DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing (12 viewing)
  This forum is for DLSR & Digital Camera Astro imaging. Those folks with regular digital cameras are welcome to post here. Discuss equipment, techiques, software and of course post you photos! Please read the forum guidelines inside the forum for more info.
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr 
13032 114756 * Re: NGC7000
    (Mr_T) - 07/02/09 11:34 PM
CCD Imaging & Processing (17 viewing)
  A forum about CCD Imaging to include posting images, taken with CCD camera, discuss techniques, software and engage in friendly conversations. Please read the guidelines - 100K in file size and 800x800 pixels in size are the limits for images!
   Moderator:  Oldfield, Suk Lee, Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr 
11289 106971 * Re: Guiding with the SBIG
    (Rick J) - 07/03/09 12:47 AM
Solar System Imaging & Processing (14 viewing)
  A forum to post images of the Sun, Moon, Planets and other objects winging through the Solar System. All Camera types are invited to post images and discuss techniques, software and engage in friendly competition. Please read the image posting guidelines before you post!
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr 
10857 89833 * Re: Saturn - Titan animati...
    (Freddy WILLEMS) - 07/02/09 11:20 PM
Sketching
  A forum for the discussion of sketching stellar objects, and displaying user drawings. Please keep file sizes under 60k, and 800x600 in resolution.
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, cildarith 
2871 32376 * Re: Mars & Jupiter 30/...
    (JayinUT) - 07/02/09 11:38 PM
Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest (1 viewing)
  This forum is to be used to submit photos for the Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest.
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr 
330 2819 * Re: Mar09 CN Imaging/Sketc...
    (chgomonitor) - 06/27/09 09:52 PM
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Discussions around observations and objects observed Observing Threads Posts Last post
General Observing (1 viewing)
  A forum for observing experiences involving satellites, meteor showers, aurorae, atmospheric phenomena and other observations that do not neatly fit into existing observing fora. Also encouraged are: discussions of meteorology, home weather stations, and the effect of weather on amateur astronomy.
   Moderator:  cildarith, lineman_16735 
1151 12366 * Re: Astro/campground sites...
    (rolandlinda3) - 07/02/09 10:54 PM
Planetary and Solar System Observing (1 viewing)
  A friendly place to discuss planetary & solar system object observing.
   Moderator:  Tom L 
3145 29433 * Re: Quick Sketch of Titan ...
    (Dean Norris) - 07/02/09 10:24 PM
Lunar Observing (3 viewing)
  A forum dedicated to the observation and appreciation of our Moon. Join us in the Lunie Bin and learn about the only world other than the Earth to bear the imprint of human feet. Images and sketches are most welcome. (Please limit the size of image files to 60K.)
   Moderator:  desertstars 
2817 26003 * Re: terminator shadowing q...
    (Carol L) - 07/03/09 12:09 AM
Deep Sky Observing (3 viewing)
  A dark place to discuss deep sky observing and observations
   Moderator:  matt, Olivier Biot 
3765 42082 * NGC 6441
    (CityAstronomer) - 07/03/09 01:01 AM
Double Star Observing (2 viewing)
  Double Stars, Rayleigh Limit and Dawes Limit; a place for observers with split personalities.
   Moderator:  EdZ, RLTYS 
1097 11803 * Re: Best Double Star Atlas...
    (azure1961p) - 07/02/09 09:52 PM
Solar (10 viewing)
  Hot place to discuss solar observing topics
   Moderator:  Don W, spaceydee 
9789 94812 * Re: H-alpha sun 2009.07.02...
    (cuwohler) - 07/03/09 12:04 AM
Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy
  This is a forum for variable star observers and radio astronomy discussion.
   Moderator:  RLTYS 
386 2945 * Re: Z CrB Approaching Mid-...
    (jgraham) - 07/02/09 10:53 PM
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Forums dedicated to specific brand telescopes Telescope Specific Forums Threads Posts Last post
Celestron NexStar (5 viewing)
  NexStar telescope discussion forum
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, Greg K. 
2404 28090 * Re: SE mount?
    (rick rian) - 07/02/09 09:57 AM
NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes (3 viewing)
  NexStar GPS / CPC Telescope discussion forum
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, Greg K. 
2331 29964 * Re: How much do you have i...
    (yonkrz) - 07/02/09 11:19 PM
Questar Forum (1 viewing)
  A forum for discussing Questar and Quantum telescopes
   Moderator:  spaceydee, Clive Gibbons 
296 2629 * Re: Using the Questar Stan...
    (Chris Greene) - 06/30/09 12:00 PM
Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS (2 viewing)
  A forum to discuss high end Meade scopes. Among them the LX90, LX200, LX200 GPS, RCX, and the LX200 ACF series.
   Moderator:  Joad 
3172 36788 * Re: Fork mounts vs GEMs
    (Joe Lalumia) - 07/02/09 10:57 PM
Meade ETX (2 viewing)
  ETX Discussion group
   Moderator:  
1963 16452 * Re: ETX As a portable scop...
    (jgraham) - 07/02/09 07:52 AM
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A place for those oddball forums we figured we just had to have.... Other Threads Posts Last post
Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration (1 viewing)
  Discuss the sciences relating to Astronomy and Space Exploration. They include all the natural sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Geology, and Biology. They can include applied sciences such as engineering and construction as well. The context must relate to the universe of goings-on beyond the Earth.
   Moderator:  LivingNDixie, llanitedave 
1970 25683 * Re: Optical high data rat...
    (Robert Clark) - 07/02/09 11:13 PM
AstroWebsites
  A place to share your *non* commercial astronomy websites.
   Moderator:  ~Steph~, llanitedave 
411 2093 * Re: Astro Web - world of a...
    (cuir) - 07/02/09 06:59 PM
Space Rocks (1 viewing)
  This is the place to discuss meteorites and related subjects - including tektites, impact theories, and parent bodies. Got a question about collecting or caring for your meteorites? Ask it here.
   Moderator:  Tom Trusock, csa/montana 
310 3401 * Re: New additions...
    (robinsondd) - 07/02/09 09:03 PM
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AstroArt
  Astronomy Art - Generally non-photographic works, drawn or computer generated - anything that defies posting in the photo, webcamm, digicam or CCD groups...
   Moderator:  orionthehunters 
289 1915 * Re: Accreting Neutron
    (Dr Morbius) - 06/28/09 01:05 AM
Astronomy Software & Computers (4 viewing)
  This is the place to discuss all things associated with computers, software, hardware, PDAs, etc... and how they relate to Astronomy.
   Moderator:  desertstars, Tom L 
2359 22279 * Re: MicroSoft auto updates
    (Mike Casey) - 07/02/09 10:16 PM
Stellar Media (2 viewing)
  astro related books, charts, movies and tv shows
   Moderator:  desertstars, ~Steph~ 
922 10808 * Re: Space Songs - what are...
    (kiwi_canuck) - 07/02/09 11:57 PM
Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties (2 viewing)
  For discussion and announcement of astronomy outreach, clubs and starparties.
   Moderator:  Jason B, ~Steph~ 
1236 44405 * Re: Pacific NW Mt St Helen...
    (square_peg) - 07/02/09 07:11 PM
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Vendor and Group Announcements (3 viewing)
  A place for vendors and non-CN related organizations to post announcements.
   Moderator:  Don W, BCB 
1454 12586 * Re: So like where's the st...
    (Astronomics) - 07/02/09 11:10 PM

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