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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:   596 1097 April Imaging/Sketching Co...     (Charlie Hein) - 05/10/13 08:40 AM Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports (1 viewing)   A place to discuss the articles posted on Cloudy Nights    Moderator:  droid, iceblaze  1993 24982 Re: Cambridge Double Star ...     (MRBILL0) - 05/21/13 10:54 PM 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  148 180 May 2013 Celestial Calenda...     (Dave Mitsky) - 04/30/13 03:24 PM General Astronomy Threads Posts Last post Beginners Forum (21 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  27125 424176 Re: Has anyone ever a UFO?     (mtymak) - 05/22/13 02:51 AM General Observing and Astronomy (4 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  3924 52876 Library of Congress     (CharlesW) - 05/22/13 12:40 AM 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  234 2539 Re: Darkness comes late - ...     (kfiscus) - 05/22/13 12:42 AM Light Pollution (4 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  807 9764 Re: Urban Sprawl From Goog...     (audioaficionado) - 05/21/13 03:44 PM Equipment Discussions Threads Posts Last post ATM, Optics and DIY Forum (28 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  12373 185327 Re: help needed- trying to...     (scopelover) - 05/22/13 12:55 AM Binoculars (27 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  10954 159966 8x42 recommendations     (WOBentley) - 05/22/13 01:02 AM Binoviewers (2 viewing)   Binoviewer discussion forum    Moderator:  Geo557, panhard  3150 33151 Re: BVs and Pentax 20xws     (Douglas729) - 05/22/13 01:21 AM Cats & Casses (27 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  10792 155736 Re: Collimation issue...     (thesubwaypusher) - 05/22/13 02:34 AM Classic Telescopes (21 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  8028 140071 Re: 1964/5 Tinsley 8" Dall...     (turk123) - 05/22/13 02:05 AM Equipment (18 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  17676 230868 Re: Got a nice little trai...     (VectorRoll) - 05/22/13 01:30 AM Eyepieces (27 viewing)   A place to discuss our favorite eyepieces and eyepiece accessories, barlows, filters, etc.    Moderator:  ausastronomer, Scott in NC, iceblaze  21041 350000 Re: One of the best people...     (WesC) - 05/22/13 02:53 AM Mounts (43 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  16782 185506 Re: Losmandy Gemini 2 Pro...     (Hilmi) - 05/22/13 02:52 AM Observatories (19 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  3414 74323 Re: Dark Arts Observatory     (Tel) - 05/22/13 01:21 AM Reflectors (22 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  14519 243625 Re: Reducing the size of a...     (Starman1) - 05/22/13 02:26 AM Refractors (41 viewing)   A forum for discussing refractor telescopes.    Moderator:  Scott in NC, Bowmoreman, KWB  17769 352065 Re: Share your LONG-FOCUS ...     (Astrojensen) - 05/22/13 02:49 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:  Undermidnight, knuklhdastnmr  2261 28197 Re: Can you output video t...     (Atl) - 05/22/13 01:48 AM Astrophotography and Sketching Threads Posts Last post Beginning and Intermediate Imaging (13 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  16451 138202 Re: May13 Bight Challenge ...     (ldesign1) - 05/21/13 11:51 PM Film Astrophotography (4 viewing)   Discussions about astrophotography using film.    Moderator:  THEPLOUGH  2113 16924 Re: The Great Rift: Four F...     (Nebhunter) - 05/22/13 02:49 AM DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing (23 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  25850 238405 Re: M101 - 3hrs with AT8RC     (EdmontonAB) - 05/22/13 02:43 AM CCD Imaging & Processing (43 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  24224 227951 Re: Virgo Cluster (first l...     (alpal) - 05/22/13 02:58 AM Solar System Imaging & Processing (11 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  22236 188465 Re: Weird artifacts proces...     (wenjha) - 05/22/13 02:54 AM Sketching (13 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  5941 65621 Re: May 21st sun from Prov...     (Andrev) - 05/21/13 01:18 PM Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest (1 viewing)   This forum is to be used to submit photos for the Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest.    Moderator:   400 3237 Re: Gallery of Imaging/Ske...     (Charlie Hein) - 05/16/13 07:14 PM Observing Threads Posts Last post 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:  panhard  200 1451 Re: Uppsala schmidt telesc...     (PhilCo126) - 05/20/13 01:19 PM Planetary and Solar System Observing (4 viewing)   A friendly place to discuss planetary & solar system object observing.    Moderator:  RLTYS  5192 55061 Re: Comet C/2011 L4 (PANST...     (BrooksObs) - 05/21/13 11:37 PM Lunar Observing (6 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  4059 37704 Re: Plato and Alpine     (David Knisely) - 05/21/13 11:28 PM Deep Sky Observing (9 viewing)   A dark place to discuss deep sky observing and observations    Moderator:  Dave Mitsky, okieav8r  6164 76047 Re: Sextans A galaxy, ref ...     (Alvin Huey) - 05/22/13 02:43 AM Double Star Observing (2 viewing)   Double Stars, Rayleigh Limit and Dawes Limit; a place for observers with split personalities.    Moderator:  PJ Anway, RLTYS  1826 21627 Re: eta Crb & gammaCrb     (fred1871) - 05/21/13 08:56 PM Solar (13 viewing)   Hot place to discuss solar observing topics    Moderator:  Bowmoreman, KWB  20991 198892 Re: Very Nice loop on the ...     (jpb30) - 05/22/13 01:44 AM Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy (1 viewing)   This is a forum for variable star observers and radio astronomy discussion.    Moderator:  RLTYS  770 6197 Re: What can I do with thi...     (kc6zut) - 05/21/13 07:33 PM Telescope Specific Forums Threads Posts Last post Celestron NexStar (7 viewing)   NexStar telescope discussion forum    Moderator:  KWB, WaterMaster  5517 81482 The Dark Arts Observatory ...     (Midnight Dan) - 05/21/13 10:27 PM NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes (4 viewing)   NexStar GPS / CPC Telescope discussion forum    Moderator:  BRisley  3955 48607 Re: New CPC 1100 owner     (BRisley) - 05/22/13 01:20 AM Questar Forum (3 viewing)   A forum for discussing Questar and Quantum telescopes    Moderator:  BRisley  693 6822 Re: Selling on ebay     (Panotaker) - 05/21/13 07:41 PM Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS (6 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  4499 49190 Re: Meade and its currrent...     (jimb1001) - 05/22/13 01:45 AM Meade ETX (3 viewing)   ETX Discussion group    Moderator:  Starman27, Chris Erickson  2810 23479 Re: Eyepiece question abou...     (Graytalon) - 05/20/13 10:23 AM Speciality Forums Threads Posts Last post Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   The Premier Western United States Astronomy Show.    Moderator:  KWB  17 698 Re: What can C.N.ers do fo...     (Gone caving) - 05/21/13 11:07 AM NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference) (2 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 4056 video of kids grinding mir...     (George N) - 05/09/13 12:14 AM AstroArt (1 viewing)   Astronomy Art - Generally non-photographic works, drawn or computer generated - anything that defies posting in the photo, webcamm, digicam or CCD groups...    Moderator:  Geo557  356 2443 Re: Planetary Nebula paint...     (artao) - 04/30/13 11:57 AM Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   For discussion and announcements of astronomy club meetings, star parties and other events.    Moderator:  csa/montana, darklighteditor  2126 68465 Re: Texas Star Party     (rockethead26) - 05/21/13 09:14 PM Astronomy Software & Computers (8 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  4259 40553 Re: Intelliscope & Sky...     (helpwanted) - 05/21/13 09:34 PM AstroWebsites   A place to share your *non* commercial astronomy websites.    Moderator:  droid  593 2889 Re: How to make my own web...     (LoveChina61) - 05/21/13 08:55 AM Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others (5 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  3552 50893 Re: RIP Kepler Space Teles...     (llanitedave) - 05/22/13 12:39 AM Space Rocks (3 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  837 8927 Re: meteoroid-meteor-meteo...     (careysub) - 05/19/13 03:15 PM Stellar Media (7 viewing)   astro related books, charts, movies and tv shows    Moderator:  droid, okieav8r  1837 25382 Re: Any fans of the Webb ...     (Faith_J) - 05/22/13 02:04 AM Swap and Shop Threads Posts Last post Shop and Swap Audio Components   Created specifically to sell my B&W 802s.    Moderator:  Astronomics  1 23 Re: Looking to sell my B&a...     (dvb) - 12/17/12 08:21 PM CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements Threads Posts Last post Vendor and Group Announcements (6 viewing)   A place for vendors and non-CN related organizations to post announcements.    Moderator:  BRisley, bilgebay  3013 25192 Re: Great Red Spot Announc...     (faackanders2) - 05/20/13 10:21 PM International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed. Threads Posts Last post IYA Archive Info (1 viewing)   IYA Info    Moderator:  Greg K.  1 2 Re: Important announcement...     (Greg K.) - 03/11/13 08:46 AM

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