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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Do you know the constellations ?Started by skysurfer , Yesterday, 03:36 PM |
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Eerie night noises...Started by revans , 13 May 2025 |
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East Tennessee/ Western North Carolina Bolide?Started by rutherfordt , Today, 09:52 PM |
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North & SouthStarted by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 01 Apr 2025 |
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Public Viewing Events and The Archimedean PointStarted by Otto Piechowski , Today, 08:42 PM |
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An honest question pertaining to encouraging the new hobbyistStarted by TDPerry , 15 Jun 2025 |
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Observation log continued; IVStarted by csa/montana , 14 Aug 2022 |
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The longest day...Started by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 20 Jun 2025 |
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What Do You Do to Access Dark Skies?Started by ClsscLib , 22 Apr 2025 |
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Unboxing videos! What’s the point?Started by Don W , 16 Jun 2025 |
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I guess I'm not meant to view Saturn right now...Started by John Miele , Yesterday, 08:07 PM |
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View celestial Objects in relation to Earth's history.Started by astroschalti , Today, 06:36 AM  Software, Observing, Classic
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It's official - time to pack up the telescopeStarted by 12BH7 , 06 Jun 2025 |
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Why We Stargaze. The Discovery of our Archimedean PointStarted by Otto Piechowski , 04 Jun 2025 |
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Boberg's ObservatoryStarted by Astrofriend , 20 Jun 2025 Observatory
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Vehicle after Observing: TipsStarted by JayinUT , 27 May 2025 |
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Being scared makes your pupils dilate moreStarted by 25585 , 19 Jun 2025 |
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Why do some CN'ers own so many scopes ?Started by skysurfer , 17 May 2025 |
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Is it possible to see any sort of twilight when the sun is 17.9 degrees below the horizonStarted by kingsbishop , 16 Feb 2024 |
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Solar maximum, airglow, and deep sky observingStarted by jjbroomco , 30 Oct 2024 |
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Is there ANYWHERE in the continental U.S. that it isn't constantly cloudy/raining?Started by jrussell , 21 May 2025 |
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Did my new scope cause this? (Sorry)Started by Procyon , 21 May 2025 |
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Red light problemsStarted by El Marko , 02 Jun 2025 |
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Homeopathic Eye Drops for Pupil DilationStarted by MillennialFalcon , 03 Jun 2025 |
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Pretty unknown Star CloudStarted by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 17 Jun 2025 |
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Significant amount of missing matter detected!Started by Starman1 , 18 Jun 2025 |
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Observing: Your Past, Present and Future JourneyStarted by JayinUT , 27 May 2025 |
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Your Favorite double star / multiple star(?)Started by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 18 Jun 2025 |
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Experiences at a communally owned dark sky site.Started by SouthWestAstro , 03 Sep 2023 Observatory, Observing, Equipment and 1 more...
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New Favorite Weather Website...Started by gwd , 17 Jun 2025 |
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Zen Observing?Started by VA3DSO , 13 Jun 2025 |
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Looking for an Aurora Tour recommendationStarted by bigdob24 , 08 Dec 2023 |
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Blue lightStarted by JoBone , 14 Jun 2025 |
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My dioptrix does not workStarted by kingsbishop , 03 Jun 2025 |
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Finally figured out my Bortle!Started by Don W , 14 Jun 2025 |
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Clear Sky ChartStarted by desertstars , 15 Jun 2025 |
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Is the Amateur Astronomy demographics aging?Started by solarity , 14 Jan 2025 |
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Mystery DobsonianStarted by wz5mm , 16 Jun 2025 |
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Today's APOD, 16-Jun-25, is extra special.Started by PirateMike , 16 Jun 2025 |
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FREE Lenses, But no identification, are they worth the trip into town?Started by moefuzz , 15 Jun 2025 |
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Recording unsuccessful observing attempts?Started by SoCalPaul , 12 Jun 2025 |
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Has anyone bought from Astrotelescopium?Started by jrussell , 15 Jun 2025 |
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Seattle Clear SkyStarted by richardr , 10 Jun 2025 |
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Thoughts on Prices for Back Order Being Honored?Started by gaz-in , 12 Jun 2025 |
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Canadian WildfiresStarted by The_boots , 01 Jun 2025 |
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2025 Astronomy WeatherStarted by RetiredDave , 10 May 2025 |
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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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