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Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports (3 viewing)
  A place to discuss the articles posted on Cloudy Nights
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Celestial Events (3 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.
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Beginners Forum (19 viewing)
  A place for people new to the hobby to ask their questions and receive some helpful answers. We're here to help you.
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24851 383407 * Re: Help buying a telescop...
    (TexasRed) - 05/21/12 05:35 AM
General Observing and Astronomy (5 viewing)
  General Observing and Amateur Astronomy topics and questions that do not fit into our other forums. This includes unaided eye observing (satellites, weather, auroras etc) and non equipment topics (LASIK, observing sites, dressing for the cold/hot etc)
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3025 36596 * Re: Eclipse shots
    (TL2101) - 05/21/12 02:57 AM
Outreach
  The official forum for the Astronomy Outreach Network. Post questions about Outreach, suggestions or even just publicize your Outreach events. If it has to do with promoting our great hobby, it goes here!
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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.
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ATM, Optics and DIY Forum (15 viewing)
  Amateur Telescope Making (ATM) and any do it yourself related activities. Ask questions, discuss and post pictures of telescope related projects, optics, telescopes, observing chairs, etc.
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10949 162904 * Re: Intelligent motor cont...
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Binoculars (28 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
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Binoviewers (5 viewing)
  Binoviewer discussion forum
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2780 28609 * Re: Getting back into BV'i...
    (johnnyha) - 05/20/12 09:16 PM
Cats & Casses (18 viewing)
  A forum for discussing Cassegrain (Classic Cassegrain, Ritchey-Chrétien, Dall–Kirkham, etc) and Catadioptric telescopes (Schmidt and Maksutov Cassegrains, Schmidt and Maksutov Newtonians, ACF, Edge HD, etc).
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9520 134930 * Re: Any optical test repor...
    (giulianb) - 05/21/12 05:47 AM
Classic Telescopes (29 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, BRisley 
6996 115572 * Re: Tak FC76 on P2 mount, ...
    (Lew Chilton) - 05/21/12 03:07 AM
Equipment (12 viewing)
  A forum for any general equipment discussion, accessories and a great starting point if you are not sure where to post that burning question about equipment.
   Moderator:  csa/montana, tecmage 
16259 211938 * Re: SCT visual backs - any...
    (brianb11213) - 05/21/12 01:48 AM
Eyepieces (32 viewing)
  A place to discuss our favorite eyepieces and eyepiece accessories, barlows, filters, etc.
   Moderator:  ssatko, Boot 
19074 310888 * Re: XW Buddha takes a ques...
    (Scanning4Comets) - 05/21/12 02:52 AM
Mounts (29 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:  David Pavlich, Bowmoreman 
14795 157262 * Re: Anyone have a 2012 CGE...
    (frolinmod) - 05/21/12 03:42 AM
Observatories (4 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:  csa/montana, Chris Erickson 
2984 65698 * Re: The end of an observat...
    (CycleCat) - 05/21/12 01:50 AM
Reflectors (11 viewing)
  A forum for discussing reflecting telescopes (Newtonian, Herschelian, Off-Axis, etc).
   Moderator:  ssatko, David Pavlich 
13312 220192 * Re: Are Ronchi eyepieces u...
    (Wol) - 05/21/12 03:20 AM
Refractors (45 viewing)
  A forum for discussing refractor telescopes.
   Moderator:  LLEEGE, ssatko, Bowmoreman 
16268 318730 * Re: Small refractors
    (Jon Isaacs) - 05/21/12 05:58 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.
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367 3172 * Re: $100 Sky Scout cleara...
    (Binojunky) - 05/14/12 08:25 AM
Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy (6 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:  Dragon Man 
1873 22558 * Re: Only mallincam (or si...
    (nytecam) - 05/21/12 03:01 AM
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Discussions about the various aspects of Astrophotography and Sketching Astrophotography and Sketching Threads Posts Last post
Beginning and Intermediate Imaging (22 viewing)
  This forum is mainly intended for beginners getting started imaging as well as intermediate imagers looking to improve their technique. 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:  LLEEGE, nemo129 
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    (Basak) - 05/21/12 05:53 AM
Film Astrophotography
  Discussions about astrophotography using film.
   Moderator:  Suk Lee 
1983 16049 * Re: whats the best film fo...
    (garethmob) - 05/20/12 05:06 AM
DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing (28 viewing)
  This forum is for DSLR & Digital Camera Astro imaging. Those folks with regular digital cameras are welcome to post here. Discuss equipment, techniques, software; and of course, post your photos! Please read the forum guidelines inside the forum for more info.
   Moderator:  KWB, tecmage 
22617 205951 * Re: Thermal Banding?
    (Yoddha) - 05/21/12 03:08 AM
CCD Imaging & Processing (26 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, David Pavlich 
21160 196994 * Re: M27 - Dumbbell Nebula ...
    (Vladimir Elvov) - 05/21/12 05:43 AM
Solar System Imaging & Processing (22 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:  Richard McC, Boot 
19528 165961 * Re: Saturn May 19 in good ...
    (CosmicDave) - 05/21/12 05:59 AM
Sketching (7 viewing)
  A forum for the discussion of sketching stellar objects, and displaying user drawings. Please keep file sizes under 60k, and 800x600 in resolution.
   Moderator:  cildarith 
5212 57476 * Re: Rainbow Venus on the w...
    (Jef De Wit) - 05/21/12 03:07 AM
Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest (3 viewing)
  This forum is to be used to submit photos for the Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest.
   Moderator:  LLEEGE 
386 3140 * Re: Gallery of Imaging/Ske...
    (Charlie Hein) - 05/18/12 06:39 AM
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NEO
  This forum is for the discussion of the NEOs (Near Earth Objects). This will include the various projects, methods of observation and tracking,classification, and the equipment needed to do so.
   Moderator:  Zdee 
154 1126 * Re: ISS transits M37
    (GatorStarGazer) - 05/20/12 11:57 AM
Planetary and Solar System Observing (6 viewing)
  A friendly place to discuss planetary & solar system object observing.
   Moderator:  RLTYS, Richard McC 
4768 48877 * Re: What the power need to...
    (M16SEAL) - 05/21/12 02:53 AM
Lunar Observing (9 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 100K.)
   Moderator:  vinnie 
3754 34718 * Re: Old Moon 5-19-2012
    (TxStars) - 05/21/12 02:13 AM
Deep Sky Observing (6 viewing)
  A dark place to discuss deep sky observing and observations
   Moderator:  Dave Mitsky, LivingNDixie 
5685 69698 * Re: NGC 6543 Cat's eye neb...
    (Kraus) - 05/21/12 05:52 AM
Double Star Observing (1 viewing)
  Double Stars, Rayleigh Limit and Dawes Limit; a place for observers with split personalities.
   Moderator:  RLTYS 
1664 18915 * Re: epsilon lyrae
    (Tom and Beth) - 05/21/12 01:38 AM
Solar (23 viewing)
  Hot place to discuss solar observing topics
   Moderator:  spaceydee, Bowmoreman 
18816 182966 * Re: Halpha mosaic 19.05.20...
    (Matt Wastell) - 05/21/12 06:04 AM
Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy (4 viewing)
  This is a forum for variable star observers and radio astronomy discussion.
   Moderator:  RLTYS 
689 5555 * Re: SN 2012aw – Supernova ...
    (PCygniii) - 05/21/12 05:40 AM
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Forums dedicated to specific brand telescopes Telescope Specific Forums Threads Posts Last post
Celestron NexStar (7 viewing)
  NexStar telescope discussion forum
   Moderator:  rick rian 
4866 71326 * Re: Home made Solar Filter
    (Peter9) - 05/21/12 06:00 AM
NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes (5 viewing)
  NexStar GPS / CPC Telescope discussion forum
   Moderator:  BRisley 
3681 46113 * Rotating secondary housing...
    (rro114) - 05/20/12 09:57 PM
Questar Forum (3 viewing)
  A forum for discussing Questar and Quantum telescopes
   Moderator:  BRisley 
602 5894 * Re: Solar Image
    (TerryWood) - 05/20/12 12:47 PM
Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS (5 viewing)
  A forum to discuss high end Meade scopes. Among them the LX90, LX200, LX200 GPS, RCX, and the LX200 ACF series.
   Moderator:  Chris Erickson 
4203 46360 * Re: Why we ALL need the Me...
    (LoveChina61) - 05/21/12 12:59 AM
Meade ETX (3 viewing)
  ETX Discussion group
   Moderator:  Chris Erickson 
2654 22372 * Finder won't come to focus...
    (Domerman) - 05/20/12 10:57 PM
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NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference) (1 viewing)
  Cloudy Nights is proud to be a full sponsor of NEAF, the Northeast Astronomy Forum. As the event has built in to a multi-layered all year event with global reach, I thought it only fitting that it had its own little corner of CN.
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98 3539 * Re: Anyone else disappoint...
    (Larry Geary) - 05/21/12 01:06 AM
AstroArt
  Astronomy Art - Generally non-photographic works, drawn or computer generated - anything that defies posting in the photo, webcamm, digicam or CCD groups...
   Moderator:  rick rian 
345 2356 * Re: Le Bleu Lune Nu
    (Zul) - 04/27/12 12:35 AM
Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties (1 viewing)
  For discussion and announcements of astronomy club meetings, star parties and other events.
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1939 63347 * Re: Pacific NW Mt St Helen...
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Astronomy Software & Computers (8 viewing)
  This is the place to discuss all things associated with computers, software, hardware, PDAs, etc... and how they relate to Astronomy.
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3837 36574 * Re: Photoshop, Illustrator...
    (zerro1) - 05/21/12 01:19 AM
AstroWebsites
  A place to share your *non* commercial astronomy websites.
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566 2795 * Re: My astrophotography we...
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Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others (1 viewing)
  Discuss all science topics, particularly the sciences relating to Astronomy and Space Exploration. This includes all the natural sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Geology, and Biology. They can include applied sciences such as engineering and construction as well. Wherever the scientific method is used, you can discuss it here. As always, no politics, psuedo-science, crackpottery, or anti-science.
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3220 44207 * Re: Fusion - back to the S...
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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:  darklighteditor 
727 7840 * Re: The 2012 Space Rocks S...
    (sealevel) - 05/20/12 04:05 PM
Stellar Media
  astro related books, charts, movies and tv shows
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1574 20874 * Re: Sky Publishing Tirion...
    (sniperpride) - 05/20/12 11:34 PM
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Vendor and Group Announcements (11 viewing)
  A place for vendors and non-CN related organizations to post announcements.
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