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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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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Observation log continued; IVStarted by csa/montana , 14 Aug 2022 |
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If you could only have one telescope, what would it beStarted by 12BH7 , 18 Nov 2024 |
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Bortle vs. ElevationStarted by epenna , 02 Dec 2020 |
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Went to Camp on My Property - Saw Light Pillars (Pictures)Started by Acer , Yesterday, 03:32 PM |
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What instrument for wide angle?Started by paulsky , 27 Jul 2024 |
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How far would we have to travel for the star formations to become unrecognizable?Started by Jhunt , 29 Nov 2024 |
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Mini travel trailers for dark-site astronomyStarted by jameslew , 29 Nov 2024 |
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Clear Night in Eastern CanadaStarted by LuigoVosi , 30 Nov 2024 |
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Triangulum Galaxy (M33)Started by LoudounStargazer22 , 27 Nov 2024 |
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Best gloves for cold weather observing?Started by Senex Bibax , 25 Nov 2024 |
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Why do astronomers find stars boring?Started by kingsbishop , 18 Sep 2023 |
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Which Scope Do You Use The MostStarted by Keith Rivich , 22 Nov 2024 |
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geosynchronous satellite - first time seeing one.Started by gwd , 27 Nov 2024 |
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Californians: too much haze in Joshua Tree for DSO?Started by cmdr_disco , 15 Jan 2024 |
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What is your biggest obstacle in this hobby?Started by wo7x , 13 Nov 2024 |
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Names for the Milky Way in Different CulturesStarted by Alexandrite , 12 Feb 2024 |
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Best of the best.Started by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 30 Nov 2024 |
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What is a significance difference in artificial brightness?Started by FoxIslandHiker , 19 Nov 2024 |
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Results of survey for "If you only could have one telescope"Started by 12BH7 , 20 Nov 2024 |
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Where is visual astronomy going?Started by Chad7531 , 27 Apr 2023 |
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Observing in NamibiaStarted by Mark Radice , 31 Oct 2024 |
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Skies?Started by KBHornblower , 28 Nov 2024 |
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Which objects become the most difficult to observe with age?Started by Irido , 18 Nov 2024 |
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How far is 150 million km's if tangible objects was used to explain?Started by Observer200 , 13 Nov 2024 |
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Who has been in the deepest black area ?Started by winterprillan , 27 Nov 2024 |
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Are we in a window of opportunity for astro gear?Started by revans , 28 Nov 2024 |
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SQM Readings and LocaleStarted by cahanc , 27 Nov 2024 |
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Visit to SW US Coming UpStarted by CandiStarlight , 06 Oct 2024 |
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What Would Charles Think?Started by RalphMeisterTigerMan , 21 Sep 2021 |
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How cold is too cold?Started by thedude_01 , 19 Nov 2024 |
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Anyone planning to make big purchases ASAP?Started by Forward Scatter , 15 Nov 2024 |
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As a novice, am I wrong or “weird”…Started by abidingguy , 29 Oct 2024  Equipment, EQ
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Information about Astrophotography in EcuadorStarted by TXDigiSLR , 27 Aug 2021 |
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Venus in FursStarted by Shorty Barlow , 20 Nov 2024 |
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Bortle 3 & 2Started by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 26 Nov 2024 |
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I really like my 70mm EDStarted by m1thumb , 26 Nov 2024 |
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Don't Breathe: Watching your eyepieces on a crisp nightStarted by Wolfwatcher , 17 Nov 2024 |
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Ever feel like the "weird guy/lady" out at night?Started by PlanetNamek , 11 Nov 2024 |
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Weird halo in all eyepiecesStarted by rnewman , 25 Nov 2024 |
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Convenient Scale AnalogiesStarted by ButterFly , 14 Jul 2024 |
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Dealing with cloudy weather streakStarted by DeeRicardo , 22 Nov 2024 Beginner, Observing
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How Far Would You Travel?Started by ayadai , 20 Nov 2024 |
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Ok you reflector folkStarted by azure1961p , 15 Nov 2024 |
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Pre-Christmas Break in Lisbon, Portugal....Hoping to Find a Guide With 'ScopeStarted by Pilot87178d , 23 Nov 2024 |
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**Look Up Almost Fall Down**Started by Cpk133 , 22 Nov 2024 |
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Look for T Coronae BorealisStarted by Achernar , 16 Nov 2024 |
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What is Happening with my C11 EdgeHD CollimationStarted by Paul J , 22 Nov 2024 |
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