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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Welcome to the General Observing ForumStarted by b1gred , 23 Jul 2007 |
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NO Equipment threads here; please read!.Started by csa/montana , 03 Aug 2018 |
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Weather & Observing : Related LinksStarted by Glassthrower , 23 Jul 2007 |
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General Observing Links of InterestStarted by cildarith , 15 Sep 2010 |
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General Observing Forum GuidelinesStarted by Glassthrower , 29 Jul 2007 |
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Sirius-ly freaking outStarted by Colinstar , Yesterday, 11:57 PM  observing report, observing
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Anyone else obsessed with the Double Cluster?Started by mac57 , 05 Dec 2019 |
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Q: How far can i see in my 130mm Scope?Started by happycamperjohn , 05 Dec 2019 |
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Observing a DSO for the First Time: Found The Orion NebulaStarted by MIHomer , 03 Dec 2019 |
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Listing of Best Observing Sites in United States by Lynds and GoadStarted by vsteblina , 05 Dec 2019 |
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Why Aren't There More Young Astronomers?Started by Augustus , 18 Nov 2019 |
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A tip for impatient newbies like me...the pros are right. Take lots of time to observe your targets!Started by Rocklobster , Yesterday, 09:41 PM cassegrain
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Observation Log - Join Us!Started by csa/montana , 17 Aug 2019 |
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Christmas Themed Astro ObjectsStarted by Alex McConahay , 03 Dec 2019 |
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December 5 - earliest sunsetStarted by tchandler , 05 Dec 2019 |
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trouble with Weather Underground led to...Started by CounterWeight , 24 Nov 2019 |
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Planets orbit and why they disappear from night skyStarted by mbjah808 , 03 Dec 2019 |
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Satellite Zig ZagStarted by Yarddog , 03 Dec 2019 |
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what is your favorite constellation and why?Started by sunnyday , 27 Nov 2019 |
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Astro Attractions--Saudi Arabia/UAE, Oman, Etc.Started by Alex McConahay , 18 Nov 2019 |
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Does transparency matter - oh yeah...Started by nirvanix , 25 Nov 2019 |
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MEADE FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY!Started by jgroub , 05 Dec 2019 |
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Astronomical 'Snowbirding'....reasonable price...Started by Cotts , 30 Nov 2019 |
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New cloud cover resource.Started by stargazer193857 , 04 Dec 2019 |
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Dark Sites - Alamogordo, NMStarted by Dave Bush , 02 Dec 2019 observing, star party
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ISS or Borg Cube?Started by Shorty Barlow , 01 Dec 2019 |
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Double Stars in OrionStarted by earlyriser , 03 Dec 2019 |
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What is the clearest and darkest sky you've seenStarted by Astro-Master , 18 Nov 2019 |
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An Astronomical Bucket ListStarted by desertstars , 23 Oct 2019 |
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StarGlobeStarted by Myk Rian , 03 Dec 2019 |
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Guilt?Started by Startex , 26 Jun 2019 |
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How do you know what bortle you are inStarted by grif 678 , 22 Nov 2019 |
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suggestions for a kid's first scope?Started by jmillsbss , 02 Dec 2019 |
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Best practices for observing meteorsStarted by wrvond , 02 Dec 2019 |
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La palmaStarted by faulksy , 09 Jul 2019 |
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Sky Safari on iPad For A Paper Atlas ObserverStarted by Peter Natscher , 01 Dec 2019 |
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Astrophotography is bad for astronomy.Started by godelescher , 30 Nov 2019 |
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Starlink satellitesStarted by Rivertrolley2 , 30 Nov 2019 |
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Why do you observe Galaxy or Nebulae or ClustersStarted by Mark SW , 26 Nov 2019 |
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Found a new Dark Site near SoCalStarted by Mike91977 , 08 Nov 2019 |
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Saturn-Moon-Venus-Jupiter 11/28-19Started by chrysalis , 29 Nov 2019 |
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Persistent little guyStarted by SeattleScott , 30 Nov 2019 |
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Satellite concerns from Amateurs and Professionals alikeStarted by B l a k S t a r , 30 Nov 2019 |
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Anyone trying to get Venus and Jupiter in the same fieldStarted by Nippon , 25 Nov 2019 |
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got a trailer...Started by shortonjr , 29 Nov 2019 |
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Any publicly available "large telescopes" for hourly rent or general public access?Started by firmdog , 15 Nov 2019 |
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what astro events to look forward to in 2020?Started by joelin , 22 Nov 2019 |
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Astronomical Dusk - What about the moon?Started by bosh60 , 24 Nov 2019 |
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Gliese 710 - under 1 ly from EarthStarted by Gvs , 02 Apr 2017 |
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