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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Long or short distance glasses?Started by Padremo , Yesterday, 06:08 AM |
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Dark site anxietyStarted by MSH , 18 Jun 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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Arghh... clear up and clean up, skies!Started by lphilpot , Yesterday, 02:24 PM |
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I am on IR for the next 14 days or so from observingStarted by Bill Jensen , Yesterday, 08:43 AM |
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Keeping Interest Alive Over the YearsStarted by Rustler46 , 24 Jul 2021 |
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Resolving limits and SeeingStarted by astrokeith , 29 Jul 2021 |
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Progressive wearers - what do you do at the eyepiece?Started by Chris K , 29 Jul 2021 |
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Astronomy/Astrophotography in Tennessee?Started by Acer , 28 Jul 2021 |
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iOS app with ALL DSO objects?Started by matt_astro_tx , Yesterday, 09:43 AM |
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The unthinkable is starting to happen- a waning interest in astronomyStarted by Tyson M , 18 Jul 2021 |
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Observation log continued; IIIStarted by csa/montana , 23 May 2021 |
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Chankillo observatory gets World Heritage StatusStarted by ayadai , 29 Jul 2021 |
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Doing Astronomy as a JobStarted by rhcrooks , 28 Jul 2021 |
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Nauka Satellite visible tonightStarted by Barlowbill , 29 Jul 2021 |
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Help me identify my eye defectStarted by Richard Turner , 28 Jul 2021 |
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Where to next this summer with decent skies? Western US...Started by xonefs , 25 Jun 2021 |
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A Giant Bolide Exploded Over My HeadStarted by aneeg , 24 Jul 2021 |
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After 2 years with a telescope what have I learned?Started by OIC , 24 Jul 2021 |
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What are some good Astronomy podcasts/youtube channelsStarted by nighthoek , 29 Jul 2021 |
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I saw a large and bright object early in evening. Does anyone know what it is?Started by Tyler Shaffer , 24 Jul 2021  Astrometry, Beginner, Binoculars and 1 more...
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Help to identify my eye defectStarted by Richard Turner , 28 Jul 2021 |
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Smoky Skies!Started by Cotts , 18 Jul 2021 |
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When..the..Moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie..... it's all over?Started by AstroCub , 23 Jul 2021 |
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Street lights as artificial starsStarted by wonderweb , 28 Jul 2021 |
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Monday Night's Bright FireballStarted by Dave Mitsky , 27 Jul 2021 |
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How much open space do I need?Started by joseph.gagnon , 18 Jul 2021 |
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RV/Trailer Astronomy Fact and FictionStarted by stevenwav , 22 Jan 2018 |
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Planning a Trip to Big Bend - Advice SoughtStarted by matt_astro_tx , 19 Jul 2021 |
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Escaping the Bay Area marine layer via Mt Hamilton?Started by bokemon , 13 Jul 2021 |
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What makes a great amateur astronomer?Started by James Paulson , 21 Jul 2021 |
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I don't see diffraction rings ( "Airy discs" ) at allStarted by Buqibu , 27 Jul 2021 |
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Artifact in imagesStarted by Don Marcotte , 26 Jul 2021 |
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Report/Update - Trip to Maui and HaleakalaStarted by aatdalton , 18 Oct 2019 |
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Returning to OmahaStarted by jessebear , 12 Jul 2021 |
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SkySafari object missing?Started by StarAlert , 25 Jul 2021 |
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Tips to get and keep dark vision during your telescope observationsStarted by Tiago Ferreira , 16 Jul 2021 |
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Left or right eye?Started by StarBurger , 23 Jul 2021 |
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Prism shield - coverStarted by Audrius , 24 Jul 2021 |
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James Webb telescope might get renamedStarted by bouvier_1 , 23 Jul 2021 |
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Expensive and aggravating nightStarted by TNDeputy , 24 Jul 2021 |
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Craziest beginner astronomy idea you had?Started by MeridianStarGazer , 12 Jul 2021 |
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Astronomical Seeing in Big Bear Lake, CAStarted by MountainAir , 22 Jul 2021 |
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You can blame me....Started by Paul R. , 22 Jul 2021 |
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Best accessory for shading PCStarted by MVoltae , 23 Jul 2021 |
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Mauna Kea Visitor Center to reopen Thursday July 22Started by RASutton , 21 Jul 2021 |
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Astronomy after LasikStarted by Serial , 13 Jul 2021 |
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