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Announcements and News Threads Posts Last post Cloudy Nights Announcements (9 viewing)   News from the Cloudy Nights team pertaining to the website and forums    Moderator:   597 1099 on this Memorial Day...     (Tom Trusock) - 05/27/13 11:19 AM Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports (4 viewing)   A place to discuss the articles posted on Cloudy Nights    Moderator:  droid, iceblaze  1999 25050 Re: Review of Nova Hitch M...     (Quintessence) - 06/19/13 11:18 AM Celestial Events (5 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  149 181 June 2013 Celestial Calend...     (Dave Mitsky) - 05/31/13 12:36 PM General Astronomy Threads Posts Last post Beginners Forum (49 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:  Dave Mitsky, panhard, WaterMaster  27325 427637 Re: Dumb Newb Question     (brianb11213) - 06/19/13 02:11 PM General Observing and Astronomy (24 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)    Moderator:  cildarith, droid, tecmage  4016 54448 Virginia Beach viewing thi...     (tag1260) - 06/19/13 02:16 PM Outreach (2 viewing)   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!    Moderator:  Cotts, tecmage  242 2655 Re: Mini-Outreach 6-18-13     (kfiscus) - 06/19/13 12:38 AM Light Pollution (1 viewing)   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:  LivingNDixie, richard7  818 9916 Re: Fracking & Light P...     (George N) - 06/19/13 10:33 AM Equipment Discussions Threads Posts Last post ATM, Optics and DIY Forum (32 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.    Moderator:  ausastronomer, richard7  12467 186891 Zemax..too rich for my blo...     (Ed Jones) - 06/19/13 02:01 PM Binoculars (50 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:  knuklhdastnmr, panhard  11017 160997 Re: New Kowa Highlander - ...     (Mr. Bill) - 06/19/13 02:16 PM Binoviewers (6 viewing)   Binoviewer discussion forum    Moderator:  Geo557, panhard  3178 33449 Denk standard on Lunt 100m...     (cw00) - 06/19/13 12:31 PM Cats & Casses (44 viewing)   A forum for discussing Cassegrain (Classic Cassegrain, Ritchey-Chrétien, Dall–Kirkham, etc) and Catadioptric telescopes (Schmidt and Maksutov Cassegrains, ACF, Edge HD, etc).    Moderator:  Cotts, Starman27  10899 157911 Re: The plot thickens (Mea...     (mayidunk) - 06/19/13 02:15 PM Classic Telescopes (41 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  8121 142884 Re: The $100 Quandry     (wfj) - 06/19/13 02:06 PM Equipment (33 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:  Jarad, tecmage  17789 232637 Re: Smoked my DIY focuser ...     (don clement) - 06/19/13 02:08 PM Eyepieces (70 viewing)   A place to discuss our favorite eyepieces and eyepiece accessories, barlows, filters, etc.    Moderator:  ausastronomer, Scott in NC, iceblaze  21202 353689 Re: The 19mm 65* Flat Fiel...     (planet earth) - 06/19/13 02:13 PM Mounts (59 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:  Bowmoreman, bilgebay, iceblaze  16945 188110 Re: Meade LX850 14" vs Cel...     (EFT) - 06/19/13 02:14 PM Observatories (26 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  3449 75190 Re: Observatories for comf...     (Alex McConahay) - 06/19/13 02:17 PM Reflectors (45 viewing)   A forum for discussing Newtonian type reflecting telescopes (including Schmidt and Maksutov designs as well as Herschelian, Off-Axis, etc).    Moderator:  Jarad, ausastronomer, okieav8r  14625 245765 Re: Another innovation fro...     (mtb54703) - 06/19/13 01:58 PM Refractors (59 viewing)   A forum for discussing refractor telescopes.    Moderator:  Jason B, Scott in NC, Bowmoreman, KWB  17866 354360 Re: ED80 - Death of a Lege...     (Starhawk) - 06/19/13 01:49 PM Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy (12 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:  Undermidnight, knuklhdastnmr  2294 28829 Re: Astro Video Image Gall...     (Undermidnight) - 06/19/13 08:50 AM Astrophotography and Sketching Threads Posts Last post Beginning and Intermediate Imaging (39 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:  Undermidnight, fishonkevin  16651 140328 Re: Guiding Issues     (CounterWeight) - 06/19/13 02:11 PM Film Astrophotography (1 viewing)   Discussions about astrophotography using film.    Moderator:  THEPLOUGH  2124 16986 Re: Need mount advice     (Madratter) - 06/19/13 10:40 AM DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing (36 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:  fishonkevin, tecmage  26089 240688 Modding a D-90     (DrBuck) - 06/19/13 02:07 PM CCD Imaging & Processing (39 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, bilgebay  24431 229948 Re: Name HW Object (now th...     (dsnope) - 06/19/13 02:05 PM Solar System Imaging & Processing (24 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:  Boot, bilgebay  22439 190099 Re: Mercury on June 16 wit...     (lcd1080) - 06/19/13 02:08 PM Sketching (6 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:  Undermidnight, cildarith  6006 66285 Re: June 17th sun sketch     (Jef De Wit) - 06/19/13 12:08 PM Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest (1 viewing)   This forum is to be used to submit photos for the Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest.    Moderator:   401 3240 Re: May13 CN Imaging/Sketc...     (Charlie Hein) - 06/18/13 09:33 AM Observing Threads Posts Last post NEO (2 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:  panhard  205 1478 Re: NASA wants backyard as...     (Red Shift) - 06/19/13 11:23 AM Planetary and Solar System Observing (6 viewing)   A friendly place to discuss planetary & solar system object observing.    Moderator:  RLTYS  5219 55378 Re: Comets PANSTARRS and L...     (Astrodj) - 06/19/13 01:58 AM Lunar Observing (2 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:  THEPLOUGH  4084 37962 Re: Wirths Cauchy - !!!!     (Ben Therrell) - 06/19/13 08:01 AM Deep Sky Observing (4 viewing)   A dark place to discuss deep sky observing and observations    Moderator:  Dave Mitsky, okieav8r  6199 76411 Re: M13 Propeller--How Low...     (Patricko) - 06/19/13 12:37 PM Double Star Observing (6 viewing)   Double Stars, Rayleigh Limit and Dawes Limit; a place for observers with split personalities.    Moderator:  PJ Anway, RLTYS  1850 21963 Re: Observations/Images: E...     (Bill Boublitz) - 06/19/13 11:24 AM Solar (23 viewing)   Hot place to discuss solar observing topics    Moderator:  Bowmoreman, KWB  21200 200530 Re: Fantastic Show on the ...     (Bill Cowles) - 06/19/13 02:09 PM Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy (1 viewing)   This is a forum for variable star observers and radio astronomy discussion.    Moderator:  RLTYS  777 6259 Re: ED80 for Photometry?     (Andean Slave) - 06/18/13 08:47 PM Telescope Specific Forums Threads Posts Last post Celestron NexStar (17 viewing)   NexStar telescope discussion forum    Moderator:  KWB, WaterMaster  5583 82401 Re: 8SE Finder Scopes     (Atl) - 06/19/13 01:26 PM NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes (7 viewing)   NexStar GPS / CPC Telescope discussion forum    Moderator:  BRisley  3969 48789 Re: No More Tracking     (Jon Isaacs) - 06/19/13 07:12 AM Questar Forum (3 viewing)   A forum for discussing Questar and Quantum telescopes    Moderator:  BRisley  699 6897 Re: Questar moon video     (Les) - 06/18/13 12:39 PM Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS (9 viewing)   A forum to discuss high end Meade scopes. Among them the LX90, LX200, LX200 GPS, RCX, and the LX200 ACF series.    Moderator:  Starman27, Chris Erickson  4519 49360 Re: LS8 Cord Wrap     (jimb1001) - 06/19/13 01:32 PM Meade ETX (6 viewing)   ETX Discussion group    Moderator:  Starman27, Chris Erickson  2816 23530 Re: ETX 70 stiffness     (thanar) - 06/19/13 01:38 PM Speciality Forums Threads Posts Last post Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   The Premier Western United States Astronomy Show.    Moderator:  KWB  17 699 Re: What can C.N.ers do fo...     (csa/montana) - 05/22/13 10:30 AM 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.    Moderator:  Boot  142 4057 Re: Denkmeier At NEAF: NEW...     (shapip) - 06/07/13 10:22 PM AstroArt   Astronomy Art - Generally non-photographic works, drawn or computer generated - anything that defies posting in the photo, webcamm, digicam or CCD groups...    Moderator:  Geo557  357 2445 Fun With Registax/NexImage...     (Crow Haven) - 06/10/13 08:04 PM Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties (5 viewing)   For discussion and announcements of astronomy club meetings, star parties and other events.    Moderator:  csa/montana, darklighteditor  2139 68994 Re: Northwest Unknown Star...     (Stacy) - 06/19/13 02:17 PM Astronomy Software & Computers (6 viewing)   This is the place to discuss all things associated with computers & gadgets, both hardware and software (including PDAs, smartphones, tablets, laptops, astronomy programs and apps, Celestron SkyScout and Meade MySky devices, etc.) -- as they relate to astronomy.    Moderator:  Bowmoreman, richard7  4287 40776 Re: How might iOS 7 affect...     (rboe) - 06/19/13 01:49 PM AstroWebsites (1 viewing)   A place to share your *non* commercial astronomy websites.    Moderator:  droid  596 2904 Re: New Facebook Page     (starnutty) - 06/13/13 01:06 PM Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others (10 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, pseudo-science, crack-pottery, or anti-science.    Moderator:  LivingNDixie, Jarad, WaterMaster  3582 51582 Re: "Farewell to Reality"     (CounterWeight) - 06/19/13 02:14 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:  darklighteditor  843 8960 Re: Does this look like a ...     (Dick Lipke) - 06/19/13 11:29 AM Stellar Media (3 viewing)   astro related books, charts, movies and tv shows    Moderator:  droid, okieav8r  1858 25675 Re: Atlas of Selected Regi...     (cliff mygatt) - 06/19/13 01:31 PM Swap and Shop Threads Posts Last post Shop and Swap Audio Components   Created specifically to sell my B&W 802s.    Moderator:  Astronomics  1 24 Re: Looking to sell my B&a...     (audioaficionado) - 05/28/13 02:26 PM CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements Threads Posts Last post Vendor and Group Announcements (12 viewing)   A place for vendors and non-CN related organizations to post announcements.    Moderator:  BRisley, bilgebay  3052 25388 Re: Zerochromat II     (Crayfordjon) - 06/19/13 11:10 AM International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed. Threads Posts Last post IYA Archive Info   IYA Info    Moderator:  Greg K.  1 2 Re: Important announcement...     (Greg K.) - 03/11/13 08:46 AM

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