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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Moderator RecruitmentStarted by WOBentley , 03 Feb 2021 |
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Favorite Viewing SitesStarted by csa/montana , 07 Apr 2011 |
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A Reminder, no equipment threadsStarted by csa/montana , 25 Nov 2020 |
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Forum rules (please read!) and links of interestStarted by Uwe Pilz , 07 Dec 2019 |
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Astrophotography vs Visual observation, am I weird?Started by ADSmithTN , Yesterday, 09:11 PM |
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How to become a better observerStarted by CarolinaBanker , Yesterday, 11:36 PM  Beginner, Observing
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Your most difficult observationsStarted by Spaceman Spiff , 08 Jan 2021 |
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Newbies - what did you see in the sky last night? Come say hello...Started by Eliserpens , 03 Apr 2020 |
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What are your Observing plans for 2021Started by DavePete , 31 Dec 2020 |
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First Light TSA-102Started by Stellar1 , Today, 10:43 AM |
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What is the "official designation" of the Milky WayStarted by maroubra_boy , 20 Feb 2021 |
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When is it considered to be too cold to observeStarted by finiteguy , 24 Jan 2021 |
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What does your light pollution map look like? And is it accurate?Started by Bushdoc42 , 21 Feb 2021 Observing
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My trip to Great Basin N.P. in NevadaStarted by acochran , 11 Sep 2020 |
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Observation Log continued: Join Us.Started by csa/montana , 06 Jun 2020 |
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How often do you get good observing conditions?Started by f74265a , 19 Feb 2021 |
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Should we live to see them....Started by VeraZwicky , 24 Feb 2021 |
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Favorite Snack Food While Stargazing?Started by SloMoe , 28 Jan 2021 |
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Atmospheric TurbulenceStarted by HotRod217 , 25 Feb 2021 |
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Good morning Snorth-America! Hold on, March is coming..Started by GeorgeLiv , 23 Feb 2021 |
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Bortle scale, limiting magnitude, etc.Started by balticsensor , 20 Feb 2021 |
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Texas StargazingStarted by M&P805 , 11 Feb 2021 |
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red light illuminated inkStarted by jmillsbss , 22 Feb 2021 |
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Fireball caught by security cameraStarted by bouvier_1 , 20 Feb 2020 |
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Ever spot anything moving while looking through a scope?Started by Borodog , 02 Nov 2020 |
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Best/favorite astronomy memoriesStarted by Astronoob82 , 10 Jan 2021 |
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Light travel.Started by bgrass2 , 25 Feb 2021 |
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Are we ever gonna have a clear night again...Started by plot0015 , 13 Jan 2021 |
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Optimum aperture for a given magnificationStarted by Freezout , 04 Sep 2018 |
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Average Age and Years observingStarted by trigger , 11 Sep 2020 |
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Having fun in S AZ wwith my 80mmStarted by MrRoberts , 24 Feb 2021 |
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General observing using general stupidityStarted by grif 678 , 29 Jan 2021 |
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Andromeda Galaxy - how close is it really?Started by KosmoK , 06 Feb 2021 |
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Embarking on My DSO JourneyStarted by tylersk90 , 23 Feb 2021 |
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Do you "have a spot", or observe from home?Started by godelescher , 05 Feb 2021 |
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Suggestions for an astronomy bookStarted by JackGanssle , 22 Feb 2021 |
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What was that?!?Started by Don L1930 , 19 Feb 2021 |
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Neighbor's Floodlight - Happy Ending!Started by John Miele , 21 Feb 2021 |
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Pondering the EPIC dark sky club outing in the post-COVID world.Started by jrbarnett , 18 Feb 2021 |
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Is this a gigantic waste of time?Started by YorkshireSam , 11 Feb 2021 |
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Let's talk about the sunStarted by wavefront , 20 Feb 2021 |
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Where to stay when travelling for astro?Started by Anthony_1138 , 30 Nov 2019 |
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Blackout Astronomy OpportunityStarted by physik , 18 Feb 2021 |
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Moon Observation by Large TelescopesStarted by calvindebeverly , 19 Feb 2021 |
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Software and Telescope CompaniesStarted by Stevencbradley , 19 Feb 2021 |
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Impressive geostationary satellite flareStarted by decep , 08 Feb 2021 |
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Surge of Interest in Astronomy?Started by js10 , 20 Jan 2021 |
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Spurious Astrospheric Notifications?Started by byi , 19 Feb 2021 |
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How different are equinoxes?Started by Alex McConahay , 18 Feb 2021 |
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Tennessee/Southern Kentucky AstronomyStarted by JoshUrban , 22 Jan 2021 |
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