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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Recruiting is open for new Moderator candidatesStarted by WOBentley , 07 Jul 2020 |
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Favorite Viewing SitesStarted by csa/montana , 07 Apr 2011 |
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Forum rules (please read!) and links of interestStarted by Uwe Pilz , 07 Dec 2019 |
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True horizon Vs visible?Started by unn , Yesterday, 10:41 PM |
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Set your alarms, Comet Neowise is putting on a GOOD show..Started by 17.5Dob , 05 Jul 2020 |
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Observation Log continued: Join Us.Started by csa/montana , 06 Jun 2020 |
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I guess i am old fashioned...Started by clusterbuster , 09 Jul 2020 |
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What caused you to get started in astronomy hobbies?Started by John Fitzgerald , 15 Apr 2019 |
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Florida people! Can you observe in summer?Started by nate9862 , 05 Jul 2020 |
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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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Camping at Cherry Springs State Park this week.... can't figure out how to book a siteStarted by Augustus , Yesterday, 11:19 AM |
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Why is it called "Metal?"Started by Alex McConahay , 11 Jul 2020 |
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How to forecast dew formation- factors?Started by unn , 11 Jul 2020 |
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Interesting object in morning skyStarted by 700starman , 03 Jul 2020 |
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Southern CrossStarted by precessing , 10 Jul 2020 |
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S&T SubscriptionStarted by vahe , 11 Jul 2020 |
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Light Pollution- How far away is 'needed'?Started by rk2k2 , 11 Jul 2020 |
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What is your thermal enviroment like for viewing?Started by 25585 , 08 Jul 2020 |
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Comet NEOWISE Could Be Spectacular - Northern Observers!Started by emflocater , 10 Jul 2020 |
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Concrete vs Grass Setup?Started by ESzczesniak , 20 Jun 2020 |
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Astronomy in Rockland County, New YorkStarted by razidan , 08 Jul 2020 |
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Sirius and precessionStarted by VeraZwicky , 16 Jun 2020 |
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Astro-Trip to NevadaStarted by Mike91977 , 02 Jul 2019 |
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Old age, eyesight, and surgeryStarted by fenry , 11 Jun 2020 |
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RV/Trailer Astronomy Fact and FictionStarted by stevenwav , 22 Jan 2018 |
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Naked eye comet visible one more day.Started by stargazer193857 , 09 Jul 2020 |
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Help me find Centaurus AStarted by Mrcloc , 24 Jun 2020  dso, observing, Orion, Maksutov
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what is your favorite constellation and why?Started by sunnyday , 27 Nov 2019 |
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We all know what happens when you get new gear...Started by Tangerman , 03 Jul 2020 |
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visiting Cedar Rapids, Iowa tonight, want to observeStarted by Colinstar , 08 Jul 2020 |
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Unusually LOW winds aloft forecast for Midwest, NE and Mid-AtlanticStarted by havasman , 08 Jul 2020 |
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Astronomical Standard....for star magnitudes.Started by vsteblina , 07 Jul 2020 |
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Backyard Pier ideaStarted by Mekon , 07 Jul 2020 |
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A Double Jovian DelightStarted by Star Geezer , 07 Jul 2020 |
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Is it me or is the marine layer worse in So Cal this year?Started by Tom K , 23 Jun 2019 |
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Any recommendations for dark sky sites in CNY?Started by Rob_G , 04 Jul 2020 |
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Post Surgery and AstronomyStarted by jjbag , 06 Jun 2020 |
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Observing sites around OC /LAStarted by nicoyenny , 22 Jun 2020 |
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Building a small custom observation list for tonight, in light pollution.Started by N3p , 03 Jul 2020 |
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online map and compassStarted by jupiter122 , 06 Jul 2020 |
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Early morning walk with the planetsStarted by grif 678 , 06 Jul 2020 |
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New satellite flaresStarted by dusty99 , 05 Jul 2020 |
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Why does the light of a star appear to cover entire mirrorStarted by jonbelanger , 25 Jun 2020 |
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Braving the Summer SolsticeStarted by Tony Flanders , 17 Jun 2020 |
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Ely Nevada, the Loneliest Highway, and Darkest Possible SkiesStarted by GeneT , 30 Jun 2020 |
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Any luck with city parks supposedly closed at night?Started by ppg677 , 28 Jun 2020 |
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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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What's happening down south?Started by StarBurger , 29 Jun 2020 |
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"Declining eyesight improved by looking at deep red light" - studyStarted by RazvanUnderStars , 30 Jun 2020 |
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Astronomy--- at times a difficult group to join and fit In!Started by patrick77 , 30 Mar 2020 |
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