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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 Announcements and News Threads Posts Last post Cloudy Nights Announcements (1 viewing)   News from the Cloudy Nights team pertaining to the website and forums    Moderator:   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 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 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 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 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 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. 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Ask it here.    Moderator:  Tom Trusock, csa/montana  310 3401 Re: New additions...     (robinsondd) - 07/02/09 09:03 PM 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  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 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  1454 12586 Re: So like where's the st...     (Astronomics) - 07/02/09 11:10 PM Featured Photos from our Photo Gallery My 10" and observatory by pstarr SAT11THlx90 by orionthehunters Young astronomer in the making by LLD Titan Parrelex by orionthehunters M42 - 37X - Dec. 11, 2004 by Jeremy Perez Member Galleries

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