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[Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar International Year of Astronomy 2009 Threads Posts Last post Global Coordination   Global Coordination of IYA2009    Moderator:  Mike Loffland  11 51 Re: Newbie here     (Antonio P.) - 10/29/09 04:36 PM Cornerstone Projects (1 viewing)   Cornerstone Projects for IYA2009    Moderator:  Mike Loffland  22 643 Re: Galileoscope observati...     (PowerSeeker) - 11/02/09 09:22 PM Special Projects   Special Projects for IYA2009    Moderator:  Mike Loffland  14 58 Re: Scope Donation     (crazy Ray) - 11/06/09 09:42 AM Special Task Groups (1 viewing)   Special Task Groups for IYA2009    Moderator:  Mike Loffland  3 29 Re: Native North Americans     (BobinKy) - 10/21/09 06:22 PM Global Activities   Global Activities for IYA 2009    Moderator:  Mike Loffland  24 73 IYA Video List as of 20 Oc...     (khkremer) - 10/21/09 03:04 PM National and Regional Activities   National and Regional Activities for IYA2009    Moderator:  Mike Loffland  37 227 Nov 3rd = 3 New Satellites     (Michael A. Earl) - 11/05/09 12:48 PM IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in Africa    Moderator:  Mike Loffland, kg  4 9 Proposal for High Profile ...     (kg) - 10/05/09 11:40 PM IYA 2009 in the USA   IYA 2009 in the USA    Moderator:  Mike Loffland, Pamela  52 196 getting kids excited about...     (bobnik) - 10/27/09 05:05 PM Announcements and News Threads Posts Last post Cloudy Nights Announcements (2 viewing)   News from the Cloudy Nights team pertaining to the website and forums    Moderator:   479 853 New Forum!     (Tom Trusock) - 11/01/09 05:17 PM Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports (3 viewing)   A place to discuss the articles posted on Cloudy Nights    Moderator:  spaceydee  1209 18603 Re: The Pentax 5mm XO     (nkoiza) - 11/07/09 12:17 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:  desertstars, werewolf6977, ClownFish  18779 281879 Re: Help! Afraid of the Da...     (GeorgeDuke) - 11/07/09 01:08 PM Celestial Events   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, oldsalt, okiestarman56  121 140 November 2009 Celestial Ca...     (Dave Mitsky) - 11/05/09 08:25 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  297 3600 Re: New Neighbor- His Firs...     (Tonk) - 11/07/09 03:50 AM Equipment Discussions Threads Posts Last post ATM, Optics and DIY Forum (28 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, Mike I. Jones  7136 103326 Re: Cassegrain - Nasmyth D...     (Blind-Cyclops) - 11/07/09 01:39 PM Binoculars (38 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  7449 101941 Ross 8x24 WW1 with graticu...     (Bensi) - 11/07/09 01:22 PM Binoviewers (3 viewing)   Binoviewer discussion forum    Moderator:  EdZ, jrcrilly  1999 20387 Cool down times     (Bill F) - 11/07/09 07:09 AM Cats & Casses (24 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  5911 74576 Re: C8 or C9.25,which one ...     (Bob Griffiths) - 11/07/09 01:01 PM Classic Telescopes (18 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  4284 55119 Re: Tasco 20TE's Rebi...     (mikey cee) - 11/07/09 01:31 PM Equipment (8 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  12240 158820 Re: Van Slyke     (Levine) - 11/07/09 12:51 PM Eyepieces (24 viewing)   A place to discuss our favorite eyepieces and eyepiece accessories, barlows, filters, etc.    Moderator:  Greg K., Jason B, csa/montana  12794 191997 Re: Edge-On vs Epic ED vs....     (sailor70623) - 11/07/09 01:15 PM Mounts (23 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  9513 95241 Re: ADM mini bar problem     (Leo.S) - 11/07/09 01:34 PM 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:  Chris Schroeder, csa/montana  1885 42485 Re: Surge protection for o...     (Chris Schroeder) - 11/07/09 08:44 AM Reflectors (30 viewing)   A forum to discuss all types of reflecting telescopes, Newtonian, Cassegrainian (Classical), Herschelian, Off-Axis, etc...    Moderator:  Don W, werewolf6977, Jason B  9360 148520 Re: Zhumell v/s Lightbridg...     (sailor70623) - 11/07/09 01:27 PM Refractors (37 viewing)   Refractor Discussions    Moderator:  desertstars, Remy Bosio, Jason B, LLEEGE  11696 223835 Re: Who wants a D&G     (Steve Fisher) - 11/07/09 12:26 PM Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky (1 viewing)   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  303 2646 Re: Improving SkyScout Acc...     (rmollise) - 11/03/09 01:52 PM Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy   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  673 8389 Re: ATI TV Wonder USB2 HDT...     (mclewis1) - 11/05/09 11:01 AM Astrophotography and Sketching Threads Posts Last post Beginning and Intermediate Imaging (6 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:  Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr  8268 68993 Re: Do you use Goto Alignm...     (jgraham) - 11/07/09 01:27 PM Film Astrophotography (1 viewing)   Discussions about astrophotography using film.    Moderator:  Suk Lee, Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr, ClownFish  1676 13587 Re: The Great Rift - Konic...     (neutronman) - 11/05/09 01:24 AM DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing (29 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  14253 125060 Re: Why is Canon 20d so "b...     (John Carruthers) - 11/07/09 01:11 PM CCD Imaging & Processing (37 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  12575 119472 Re: NGC6960, HA + OIII     (Jim Thommes) - 11/07/09 01:36 PM Solar System Imaging & Processing (10 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  11886 98224 Re: Moon Crater 29 Octobe...     (KyleEdwards) - 11/07/09 01:15 PM Sketching (2 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:  Charlie Hein, cildarith  3105 35021 Re: Mars and the Beehive     (JayinUT) - 11/07/09 11:41 AM 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  340 2867 Re: Aug09 CN Imaging/Sketc...     (earthbot1) - 10/30/09 06:59 PM Observing Threads Posts Last post NEO (1 viewing)   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:  oldsalt  11 49 Re: it's a NEO, but is it ...     (RockandIceHunter) - 11/07/09 10:41 AM General Observing (5 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  1401 15047 Re: Getting dark early now...     (brianb11213) - 11/07/09 12:31 PM Planetary and Solar System Observing (5 viewing)   A friendly place to discuss planetary & solar system object observing.    Moderator:  Shadowalker, RLTYS  3368 31468 Re: Mars is killing me!     (Sarkikos) - 11/07/09 12:40 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  2962 27347 Re: What a 40mm telescope ...     (Astrojensen) - 11/06/09 04:46 PM Deep Sky Observing (6 viewing)   A dark place to discuss deep sky observing and observations    Moderator:  Olivier Biot  3995 45078 Re: Markharian's Chain     (Bob D.) - 11/07/09 01:06 PM Double Star Observing   Double Stars, Rayleigh Limit and Dawes Limit; a place for observers with split personalities.    Moderator:  EdZ, RLTYS  1168 12656 Re: 10 Aries - What is th...     (fred1871) - 11/06/09 09:08 PM Solar (16 viewing)   Hot place to discuss solar observing topics    Moderator:  Don W, spaceydee  10714 103136 Re: Appenzellersonne 7th N...     (darkstar528) - 11/07/09 01:04 PM Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy (3 viewing)   This is a forum for variable star observers and radio astronomy discussion.    Moderator:  RLTYS  451 3526 Re: Nova Sagittarii 2009 N...     (RobK) - 11/07/09 07:46 AM Telescope Specific Forums Threads Posts Last post Celestron NexStar (10 viewing)   NexStar telescope discussion forum    Moderator:  Charlie Hein, Greg K.  2700 32437 Re: Digiscoping with 4SE b...     (Arthur Dent) - 11/07/09 08:00 AM NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes (3 viewing)   NexStar GPS / CPC Telescope discussion forum    Moderator:  Charlie Hein, Greg K.  2534 33129 Re: GPS/CPC serial numbers...     (Bob Griffiths) - 11/07/09 01:18 PM Questar Forum (1 viewing)   A forum for discussing Questar and Quantum telescopes    Moderator:  spaceydee, Clive Gibbons  321 2781 Re: WHAT TO BUY     (deadshot) - 11/02/09 07:47 PM Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS (3 viewing)   A forum to discuss high end Meade scopes. Among them the LX90, LX200, LX200 GPS, RCX, and the LX200 ACF series.    Moderator:  Joad  3308 37872 Re: Meade ACF's and Focal ...     (Bill Barlow) - 11/06/09 06:47 PM Meade ETX (2 viewing)   ETX Discussion group    Moderator:  Shadowalker, oldsalt  2089 17570 Re: Meade LT6 - new?     (rmollise) - 11/07/09 08:11 AM Other Threads Posts Last post Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration   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  2111 27587 Re: Asteroid explosion ove...     (Achernar) - 11/07/09 12:34 PM AstroWebsites   A place to share your *non* commercial astronomy websites.    Moderator:  llanitedave  439 2198 Re: Knuk's Observing Repor...     (john D) - 11/06/09 07:17 PM Space Rocks (2 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:  csa/montana  391 3943 Re: Carbonaceous chondrite...     (Paul G) - 11/07/09 11:33 AM Speciality Forums Threads Posts Last post 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  309 2037 The Armless Galaxy of S Ze...     (K.Pinkela) - 11/04/09 09:29 PM Astronomy Software & Computers (3 viewing)   This is the place to discuss all things associated with computers, software, hardware, PDAs, etc... and how they relate to Astronomy.    Moderator:  desertstars  2552 24204 EASEUS Partition Manager.....     (StarWars) - 11/06/09 08:09 PM Stellar Media   astro related books, charts, movies and tv shows    Moderator:  desertstars  997 11905 Re: S&T PDF archive no...     (TonyDralle) - 11/07/09 11:39 AM Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties (3 viewing)   For discussion and announcement of astronomy outreach, clubs and starparties.    Moderator:  Jason B  1361 47822 Re: All Arizona Star Party...     (Skylook123) - 11/07/09 10:48 AM CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements Threads Posts Last post Vendor and Group Announcements (3 viewing)   A place for vendors and non-CN related organizations to post announcements.    Moderator:  Don W, BCB  1553 13273 Re: IStar Optical     (alfi1966) - 11/07/09 10:59 AM Featured Photos from our Photo Gallery 06.12.08 Jupiter by Sol Robbins A Hydrogen Monster- First Pastel of Sun Published in NASA's Spaceweather.co by markseibold Saturn #3 by riverpoet Mars2005-10-27 21.00UT by rodelaet Pipe Mount + 6in. 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