General Observing and Astronomy
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)
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Favorite Viewing SitesStarted by csa/montana , 07 Apr 2011 |
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Forum rules (please read!) and links of interestStarted by Uwe Pilz , 07 Dec 2019 |
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Betelgeuse FaintStarted by Tom Polakis , 10 Dec 2019 |
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Observation Log - Join Us!Started by csa/montana , 17 Aug 2019 |
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Neptune near VenusStarted by Frisky , Yesterday, 08:24 PM |
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I looked at clouds todayStarted by Vesper818 , 24 Jan 2020 |
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What do you do to stay warm at below freezing temps?Started by tommm , 19 Dec 2019 |
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can I see the Crab Nebula under Bortle 8 skies?Started by firmdog , 22 Jan 2020 |
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Window viewing shroud designStarted by B l a k S t a r , Today, 12:05 PM |
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Age effects on your excitement of the hobbyStarted by grif 678 , Yesterday, 03:22 PM |
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Bad seeingStarted by John Fitzgerald , 21 Oct 2019 |
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Nothing illustrates the stark USA population divide like a dark sky mapStarted by RobH2020 , 23 Jan 2020 |
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Imaging vs observing... the slow transformationStarted by kbastro , 23 Jan 2020 |
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OK - What was this?Started by Chucky , 23 Jan 2020 |
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Any Tips For Planning Fairbanks Aurora Viewing Vacations?Started by careysub , Yesterday, 10:45 PM |
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Have you ever observed through a window?Started by joelin , 05 Jan 2020 |
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After 53 years I finally achieved visual observing nirvanaStarted by vertrkr , 23 Jan 2020 |
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Best place to live...Started by lsm4691 , 06 Jan 2020 |
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Solar Eclipse Chile 2019 + Deep Sky Bolivia AltiplanoStarted by Stathis_Firstlight , Yesterday, 10:27 AM |
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Just need a quick answer I can't seem to find.Started by pvarck31 , 22 Jan 2020 |
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Why do they always track Canopus?Started by Araguaia , Yesterday, 03:49 AM |
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Venus and the ISSStarted by Dave Mitsky , Yesterday, 03:04 AM |
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ZWO asiair (or asiair pro) with Skywatcher AZ-GTi in alt-az modeStarted by khachik , 24 Jan 2020 |
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JNOW vs. J2000Started by Dynan , 22 Oct 2019 |
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What's wrong with this picture?Started by MarkGregory , 24 Jan 2020 |
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Best Observing ChairsStarted by tjschultz2011 , 24 Jan 2020 |
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Observing sites...CA 247, CA 62, CA 177, I-10Started by vsteblina , 23 Jan 2020 |
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Iridium Flare?Started by REC , 22 Jan 2020 |
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String of satellites?Started by Kendahl , 14 Jan 2020 |
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Magnitude vs. Surface Brightness or why I can't see stuff?Started by aeajr , 20 Aug 2018  beginner
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NGC 477 GALAXY SUPERNOVA 2002JYStarted by Semir , 23 Jan 2020 |
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Milky Way landscape photo spots in the Southwest?Started by Anthony_1138 , 22 Jan 2020 |
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Not enough Deep Woods Off out thereStarted by Dalew , 16 Jan 2020 |
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what is your favorite constellation and why?Started by sunnyday , 27 Nov 2019 |
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Astronomy College Course Experiences ?Started by RBTinFL , 15 Jul 2016 |
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Escape from the coldStarted by Tim Hager , 19 Jan 2020 |
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How did you get into astronomy?Started by chrisgt , 13 Jan 2020 |
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To those of us (that still use atlases).Started by clusterbuster , 31 Dec 2019 |
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Arizona - New Mexico dark sky tripStarted by TXsky , 19 Jan 2020 |
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Farthest objects we can see in our galaxyStarted by Araguaia , 03 Jan 2020 |
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Best tripod for my 127mm MaksutovStarted by Vlozano81 , 21 Jan 2020 |
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Looking for books that goes in depth about constellations, dso, ect.Started by Avery155 , 21 Jan 2020 |
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Is the weather going to be a repeat of last yearStarted by grif 678 , 16 Jan 2020 |
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About 2 months, maybe 3, before the yellow fog startsStarted by grif 678 , 07 Jan 2020 |
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Viewing Spots near Naples, FLStarted by Synapsno , 19 Jan 2020 |
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Supernova in AndromedaStarted by Araguaia , 15 Jan 2020 |
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Ok, it looks like I will have my first night at a dark site this Friday. On the border of Wales and England. Any advice?Started by Rocklobster , 15 Jan 2020 |
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Nice targets to measure scope limiting magnitude?Started by Ocelot , 18 Jan 2020 |
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Edgehd supplied diagonal nosepiece?Started by RaulTheRat , 19 Jan 2020 |
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Night sky appStarted by Bruce Hautz , 19 Jan 2020 |
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