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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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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Welcome to the General Observing ForumStarted by b1gred , 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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On a Wing and a Prayer...Literally!Started by Codbear , 13 Oct 2018 |
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THE MOON, 4 PLANETS and SOMETHING BIZARREStarted by RalphMeisterTigerMan , 13 Oct 2018 |
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4000 posts!Started by GOLGO13 , Today, 09:06 PM |
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Most interesting places you've stargazedStarted by kappa-draconis , 27 Sep 2018  observing
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Children, mirrors and foul language.Started by happylimpet , 19 Oct 2018 |
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Winter Constellations are Here !Started by BillP , 19 Oct 2018 |
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now _this satellite_ is something to be concerned aboutStarted by bobzeq25 , 17 Oct 2018 |
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Never get tired of looking at toy scopes, do you?Started by grif 678 , Yesterday, 06:14 PM |
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Temperature swingsStarted by lifewontwait , 19 Oct 2018 |
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The "change of life" in Astronomy as you ageStarted by Jeff Lee , 28 Aug 2018 |
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Music while observing?Started by cutlercollin99 , 05 Oct 2018 |
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RV/Trailer Astronomy Fact and FictionStarted by stevenwav , 22 Jan 2018 |
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It's that time of year: Cold Weather astronomy. Is it worth it?Started by mantrain , 15 Oct 2018 |
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Sky ConditionsStarted by Deepskyclusterstruck , 20 Oct 2018 |
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A Newbie's Early Observation Log - Join me!Started by aeajr , 13 Jul 2015 |
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Am I reaching a saturation point in this hobby?Started by joelin , 19 Oct 2018 |
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Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks October 20-21Started by Centaur , 20 Oct 2014 |
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Have you used a Spectroscope?Started by Brian Albin , 18 Apr 2016 |
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DIY stargazing trip to ChileStarted by JohnAkai , 14 Oct 2016 observing, observing report
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Just saw an amazing meteor burn up, anyone else see itStarted by spacemunkee , 18 Oct 2018 |
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Moon ringStarted by Barlowbill , 20 Oct 2018 |
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Welcome October!Started by REC , 02 Oct 2018 |
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Dark sites south of Montreal #1: The AdirondacksStarted by drjustice , 03 Oct 2018 |
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Dark skies in Tobermory, Ont.Started by Chardo , 19 Oct 2018 |
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Comets in binocsStarted by kappa-draconis , 20 Oct 2018 |
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All Tasco not trash.Started by BigC , 20 Oct 2018 |
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would stars appear a lot closer if I were in Mars?Started by gasgiant , 09 Oct 2018 beginner, observing
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Illumination tactics: suggestions for dark sitesStarted by t_image , 09 Oct 2018 astrophotography, beginner, clubs and 3 more...
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Wild Beasts at NightStarted by Jeff B1 , 08 Oct 2018 |
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Problems with Mars, first time seeing a dark nebula (sketching?), and humidityStarted by Olle Eriksson , 16 Oct 2018 |
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Some Atmospheric Optics observationsStarted by ziridava , 01 Jun 2016 |
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Tonight's viewing conditions?Started by grif 678 , 17 Oct 2018 |
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How much of the Local Group Can You See?Started by Migwan , 16 Sep 2018 |
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Rookie mistake #1,654Started by MZsarko , 15 Oct 2018 |
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Portable Light Shield PanelsStarted by leonidman63 , 26 Jan 2017 accessories, DIY, observing and 1 more...
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Another "Nonfunctional satellite" being launchedStarted by Ishtim , 15 Oct 2018 |
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Tuesday's Solar Halo and ParheliaStarted by Dave Mitsky , 17 Oct 2018 |
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Timelapse at seaStarted by kappa-draconis , 13 Oct 2018 |
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The Scariness of Star Parties - seeing redStarted by 25585 , 07 Oct 2018 |
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Exit pupilStarted by 1SYZYGY1 , 07 Oct 2018 |
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Retiree astronomy...making sense of it all (or what to sell and what to keep)Started by jrbarnett , 11 Sep 2018 |
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Looking for observing site or backyard in Northwest GAStarted by Arringar , 25 Aug 2017 |
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Which scope to bring?Started by Steve D. , 09 Oct 2018 |
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ISS distance looks so closeStarted by grif 678 , 14 Oct 2018 |
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