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Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports (14 viewing)
  A place to discuss the articles posted on Cloudy Nights
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960 14958 * Re: Stellarvue 80ED Nighth...
    (Scott Beith) - 05/18/08 12:17 AM
Beginners Forum (35 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, Snaproll, ClownFish 
14285 214186 * Re: Cool Astronomy Links
    (WadeH237) - 05/18/08 11:37 AM
Celestial Events (1 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 
48 55 * Mars in The Beehive, M44
    (ricci) - 05/16/08 01:12 PM
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:  Tom L, csa/montana 
62 862 * Re: Our Biology Needs Dark...
    (Dipole) - 05/18/08 11:09 AM
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Discussion about telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, etc Equipment Discussions Threads Posts Last post
ATM, Optics and DIY Forum (19 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 
4791 69859 * Re: Is it possible to do F...
    (Darren Drake) - 05/18/08 11:15 AM
Binoculars (46 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 
5451 74189 * Re: Review of Nikon 10x42 ...
    (Rich N) - 05/18/08 10:28 AM
Binoviewers (2 viewing)
  Binoviewer discussion forum
   Moderator:  EdZ, jrcrilly 
1614 16643 * Binoviewer Noob- Please he...
    (alexvh) - 05/18/08 06:16 AM
Cats & Casses (21 viewing)
  Cats & Casses - a forum for discussion of Catadioptric telescopes (SCT, MCT, Mak-Newt, Schmidt, SNT, etc...) and their accessories.
   Moderator:  Jason B, Erix 
3876 47318 * Re: Bob's Knobs ate my tel...
    (cheepnis) - 05/18/08 11:35 AM
Classic Telescopes (16 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, Clive Gibbons 
2572 29548 * Re: Repainting parts...
    (mustgobigger) - 05/18/08 11:03 AM
Equipment (14 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:  ngc6475, csa/montana 
9682 128088 * Re: Cdn Tire 20 Amp Hr Bat...
    (tjay) - 05/18/08 11:35 AM
Eyepieces (32 viewing)
  A place to discuss our favorite eyepieces and eyepiece accessories, barlows, filters, etc.
   Moderator:  LivingNDixie, Greg K., Jason B, csa/montana 
9231 137284 * Re: What is in your eyepie...
    (Greg K.) - 05/18/08 11:38 AM
Mounts (12 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 
6187 60967 * Re: Vixen Sphinx vs SXD
    (amys) - 05/18/08 11:23 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:  Chris Schroeder, csa/montana 
1231 28265 * Re: WidowMaker's observato...
    (jgw12936) - 05/18/08 10:23 AM
Reflectors (17 viewing)
  A forum to discuss all types of reflecting telescopes, Newtonian, Cassegrainian (Classical), Herschelian, Off-Axis, etc...
   Moderator:  Don W, werewolf6977, Jason B 
6639 104345 * Re: Intelliscope questions...
    (Starman1) - 05/18/08 11:33 AM
Refractors (73 viewing)
  Refractor Discussions
   Moderator:  ngc6475, spaceydee, Strgazr27, Chris Schroeder, LLEEGE 
8169 155459 * Re: Cracked up -- OTA Repl...
    (Jack Knetzger) - 05/18/08 11:34 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:  Olivier Biot 
157 1569 * Re: Sky Scout and metal
    (Manny Myles) - 05/16/08 07:17 AM
Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy (7 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 
282 4366 * Re: Analog Video Technolog...
    (Dnns_shrdn) - 05/18/08 03:02 AM
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Discussions about the various aspects of Astrophotography and Sketching Astrophotography and Sketching Threads Posts Last post
Beginning Imaging (8 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 
5205 43331 * CPC 925 Pictures
    (Moozai) - 05/18/08 11:29 AM
Film Astrophotography (2 viewing)
  Discussions about astrophotography using film.
   Moderator:  Suk Lee, Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr, ClownFish 
1412 11729 * Film planetary photography...
    (giorgosgr) - 05/18/08 08:01 AM
DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing (15 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, Snaproll, knuklhdastnmr 
8787 78609 * M13 - GREEN (NEBULOSITY)
    (Joselo) - 05/18/08 11:29 AM
CCD Imaging & Processing (8 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 and 60K is the size limit for images!
   Moderator:  Oldfield, Suk Lee, Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr 
7786 73114 * Re: Anothe large color CCD...
    (ccs_hello) - 05/18/08 11:09 AM
Solar System Imaging & Processing (6 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 
8932 76558 * Re: Clavius Region
    (john D) - 05/18/08 11:10 AM
Sketching (3 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:  LivingNDixie, Charlie Hein, Erix 
2038 23727 * Re: Moon-Saturn-Regulus
    (CarlosEH) - 05/18/08 09:11 AM
Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest (2 viewing)
  This forum is to be used to submit photos for the Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest.
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr 
302 2465 * Re: Apr08 Winner - CN Imag...
    (denjo) - 05/17/08 09:30 PM
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Forums dedicated to specific brand telescopes Telescope Specific Forums Threads Posts Last post
Celestron NexStar (6 viewing)
  NexStar telescope discussion forum
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, Greg K. 
1647 17058 * Re: 8SE going back to Cele...
    (cuzimthedaughter) - 05/18/08 09:25 AM
NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes (2 viewing)
  NexStar GPS / CPC Telescope discussion forum
   Moderator:  Charlie Hein, Greg K. 
1745 22590 * Re: CPC1100 Focal Length: ...
    (letimotif) - 05/18/08 11:32 AM
Questar Forum (2 viewing)
  A forum for discussing Questar and Quantum telescopes
   Moderator:  spaceydee, Clive Gibbons 
215 1908 * Re: Axial Port adaptor? - ...
    (Rat8bug) - 05/09/08 04:23 PM
Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS (7 viewing)
  A forum to discuss high end Meade scopes. Among them the LX90, LX200, LX200 GPS, RCX, and the LX200 ACF series.
   Moderator:  Joad 
2578 30903 * Re: New 8" LX200ACF Tube
    (Tomvictor) - 05/18/08 08:17 AM
Meade ETX (3 viewing)
  ETX Discussion group
   Moderator:  ngc6475 
1454 11487 * Re: Mighty ETX-70 'sees' d...
    (DNTash) - 05/18/08 12:13 AM
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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:  kfred 
519 5701 * Re: What Season Are You Mo...
    (Thunderhead) - 05/18/08 10:03 AM
Planetary and Solar System Observing (4 viewing)
  A friendly place to discuss planetary & solar system object observing.
   Moderator:  kfred, Tom L 
2640 25538 * Re: ?Best telescope type f...
    (Dave Mitsky) - 05/18/08 10:00 AM
Lunar Observing (4 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 
2373 22960 * Re: Gassendi and environs ...
    (Matt Looby) - 05/18/08 09:30 AM
Deep Sky Observing (1 viewing)
  A dark place to discuss deep sky observing and observations
   Moderator:  matt, Olivier Biot 
3030 34033 * Re: Horsehead
    (BillFerris) - 05/18/08 10:12 AM
Double Star Observing (3 viewing)
  Double Stars, Rayleigh Limit and Dawes Limit; a place for observers with split personalities.
   Moderator:  EdZ, RLTYS 
870 9154 * Re: Alpha Centauri
    (Bill Weir) - 05/18/08 12:50 AM
Solar (18 viewing)
  Hot place to discuss solar observing topics
   Moderator:  Don W, Erix 
6401 57626 * Re: 18.5.08 closeups
    (Dave LoPresti) - 05/18/08 11:39 AM
Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy
  This is a forum for variable star observers and radio astronomy discussion.
   Moderator:  RLTYS 
264 1860 * Re: Period Luminosity rela...
    (Charlie B) - 05/17/08 04:28 PM
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Science of Astronomy & Space exploration (2 viewing)
  Discuss science of astronomy and space exploration
   Moderator:  LivingNDixie, llanitedave 
1474 19381 * Re: Massive Orbitting Tele...
    (llanitedave) - 05/18/08 01:06 AM
AstroWebsites
  A place to share your *non* commercial astronomy websites.
   Moderator:  ~Steph~, llanitedave 
330 1722 * Re: My astro gallery
    (Mike C) - 05/17/08 11:24 AM
Space Rocks (2 viewing)
  A place to talk about rocks from, uh, space. Meteorites, what have you.... (Relax folks, it's a working description that we'll change after we get a better one figured out...)
   Moderator:  Tom Trusock, LivingNDixie, csa/montana 
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    (csa/montana) - 05/18/08 11:25 AM
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AstroArt (2 viewing)
  Astronomy Art - Generally non-photographic works, drawn or computer generated - anything that defies posting in the photo, webcamm, digicam or CCD groups...
   Moderator:  orionthehunters 
233 1583 * Re: Favorite Space Artists
    (Reverie) - 05/17/08 04:52 AM
Astronomy Software & Computers (9 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 
1841 16828 * Re: space.com/starry night...
    (stevek) - 05/18/08 01:10 AM
Stellar Media (4 viewing)
  astro related books, charts, movies and tv shows
   Moderator:  desertstars, ~Steph~ 
694 8304 * Re: Recommended Astronomer...
    (chexmix) - 05/18/08 10:12 AM
Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties (3 viewing)
  For discussion and announcement of astronomy outreach, clubs and starparties.
   Moderator:  Jason B, ~Steph~ 
925 32492 * Re: Ohio Never-Ending Star...
    (horstmd) - 05/18/08 11:05 AM
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Vendor and Group Announcements (8 viewing)
  A place for vendors and non-CN related organizations to post announcements.
   Moderator:  Don W, BCB 
987 8936 * Re: Lunt 60mm Ha Solar Sc...
    (bbriggs) - 05/18/08 09:34 AM

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