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 Heavens-Above starlink predictions work for you?Started by freestar8n , 27 May 2022 |
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Observation log continued; IIIStarted by csa/montana , 23 May 2021 |
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Astronomy I remember when'sStarted by oldtimer , 01 May 2021 |
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WTH is this! Saw something bright last night Someone must know.Started by edsplace , 08 May 2022 |
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Is it just me, or has Upper Midwest been especially cloudy in 2022?Started by ppg677 , 27 May 2022 |
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Michigan Astronomy Location Reviews Wanted!Started by Springman , 26 May 2022  Observing, Observing Report and 1 more...
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What can I do if I wanna do observation or photography on cloudy/rainy nights?Started by MattGalaxy , 26 May 2022 |
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Why is it always so?Started by Alnitak2009 , 25 May 2022 |
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Where do you observe?Started by gabebalazs , 13 Mar 2022 |
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To those of us (that still use atlases).Started by clusterbuster , 31 Dec 2019 |
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Tau Herculids? Storm or snooze?Started by VeraZwicky , 26 May 2022 |
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We need a great name for the upcoming Andromeda, Milky Way merger.Started by ColdyNitesNC , 10 Apr 2022 |
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Getting annoyed with the lack of adequate observing weather.Started by midwestastronomer , 04 Feb 2022 |
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Good news from the Optomitrist!Started by zakry3323 , 24 Mar 2022 |
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Southern hemisphere funStarted by writerguy , 26 Apr 2022 |
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Anyone go to Ocracoke, NC chasing dark skies?Started by jprideaux , 23 Dec 2021 |
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Tips for DeathValley CA, observing and campingStarted by cmdr_disco , 19 May 2022 |
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RV/Trailer Astronomy Fact and FictionStarted by stevenwav , 22 Jan 2018 |
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Childhood: How did you get started in Astronomy?Started by mikemarotta , 05 Mar 2022 |
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Atlas of the Moon and Sky MapsStarted by aalmanni , 24 May 2022 |
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Observing at Arches and Canyonlands Nat'l ParksStarted by kirkjohnson , 31 Aug 2021 Observing Report
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Dark(er) Sky areas near Sarasota?Started by CMS1288 , 22 May 2022 |
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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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UNUSUAL - Halo 5-20-22Started by chrysalis , 21 May 2022 |
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Cataract SurgeryStarted by Kent Blackwell , 04 May 2022 |
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Trying to decipher what are these imagesStarted by IkigaiMonkey , 23 May 2022 |
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Starlink SatellitesStarted by elmiko , 05 May 2021 |
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Light Pollution, Weather & My Celestron AVX 9.25Started by FloridaNightHawk , 21 May 2022 |
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The Phoenicians Sailed Straighter Than The GreeksStarted by bumm , 12 May 2022 |
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What was the worst observing session that made you want to quit the hobby?Started by Droro , 19 Sep 2020 |
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Is your Bortle number a clamp on your best useable aperture?Started by revans , 25 Mar 2022 |
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A Voyager perspectiveStarted by VeraZwicky , 21 May 2022 |
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UFOs: Have you or any of your friends experienced them?Started by 2LiveAndDieInLA , 17 Nov 2016 |
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Summer Vacation Suggestions that include stargazing for Colorado or WyomingStarted by JJershin , 19 May 2022 |
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Any Western Washington CNers out there?Started by cavesofparadise , 07 May 2022 |
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What's Your WeatherStarted by csrlice12 , 19 May 2022 |
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Why cant it get this good at night?!Started by rob1986 , 08 May 2022 |
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Astronomy from Earth will no longer exist soonStarted by robodan , 18 May 2022 |
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PrecessionStarted by oldtimer , 07 May 2022 |
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Nikon blue protectantStarted by Nicole Sharp , 09 May 2022 Observing
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Astronomy is a Lost Art!Started by Adien , 08 Apr 2022 |
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Changes in the night sky in the future decades?Started by Boven , 17 May 2022 |
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Being cursed for the lunar eclipse SundayStarted by RichA , 14 May 2022 |
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A Telescope For My 5 Year OldStarted by matt_astro_tx , 16 May 2022 |
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Bahtinov mask for your eyes.Started by D_talley , 11 May 2022 |
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The Observers Notebook- an ALPO PodcastStarted by Cometman , 05 Jul 2017 observing, sketching, planet and 2 more...
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How is your 2022 season so far?Started by N3p , 06 May 2022 |
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