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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Forum rules (please read!) and links of interestStarted by Uwe Pilz , 07 Dec 2019 |
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Bad Bear!Started by Steve OK , Yesterday, 09:11 AM |
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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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Average Age and Years observingStarted by trigger , 11 Sep 2020 |
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Observation Log continued: Join Us.Started by csa/montana , 06 Jun 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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Remember When...?Started by Blackbelt76 , 19 Sep 2020 |
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Did I discover a Comet? Please verify my finding.Started by micromaxcomputer , 12 Sep 2020 |
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Experience and questions about hoods and eye patches.Started by Javier1978 , Today, 08:51 AM |
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Best Telescope for watching Planets up closeStarted by suv2512 , 03 Sep 2020 |
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Welcome Back Old FriendStarted by Seanem44 , 09 Sep 2020 |
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only 10 minutes to ruin it allStarted by grif 678 , 19 Sep 2020 |
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Brightening "in" vs dimming "out"Started by gnowellsct , Today, 06:42 AM |
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Your Own House's LightsStarted by Tony Flanders , 20 Sep 2020 |
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There is no future for astronomyStarted by Araguaia , 20 Sep 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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Anyone experience retinal flashes or ?Started by Simcal , 12 Sep 2020 |
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California - FiresStarted by rexowner , 23 Aug 2020 |
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Is this the most frustrating hobby ever?Started by sgbea13 , 30 Aug 2020 |
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(Vent) How do I stay motivated to observe when I'm in the city?Started by ClusterHunter110 , 13 Sep 2020 |
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What are you using to observe the ISS?Started by dramodt , 18 Sep 2020 |
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Dark Sky Locations VermontStarted by nebulanbloom , 17 Sep 2020  observing report, observing and 2 more...
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smoke forecast added to clear sky chartsStarted by Attilla Danko , 18 Sep 2020 |
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Best charts for wall?Started by wbruce00 , 20 Sep 2020 |
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Quick, Small, Affordable, Grab and Go Telescope recommendation?Started by gravy11 , 20 Sep 2020 |
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Geeze, what up with the SE skies?Started by REC , 20 Sep 2020 |
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Meet my “Scope Family”!Started by mkothe , 20 Sep 2020 |
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Fire & Smoke Map for Your Area in North AmericaStarted by DLuders , 11 Sep 2020 |
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Pawleys Island, SC?Started by Hawker , 19 Sep 2020 |
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Does anybody nickname their telescope?Started by Xtatic , 09 Sep 2020 |
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Found Uranus while observing Mars last night! Beginner using 10" dobStarted by JeremysArt , 19 Sep 2020 |
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Bobcat Fire is 500ft from Mt WilsonStarted by RajG , 15 Sep 2020 |
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What are some closer darker skies near Los Angeles?Started by julionumber9 , 21 Aug 2020 |
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Visual AccuityStarted by MikiSJ , 17 Sep 2020 |
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What would you expect ?Started by Voyager 3 , 18 Sep 2020 |
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Has anyone made the trip to Mt. Pinos Nordic Bass within the last week?Started by julionumber9 , 18 Sep 2020 |
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I'm not sure I remember....Started by SonnyE , 17 Sep 2020 |
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Smoke Forecast PSAStarted by moab360 , 25 Aug 2020 astrophotography, observing
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Measurement of ophthalmologist dilated pupilStarted by havasman , 16 Sep 2020 |
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Voyager Spacecraft 1 and 2Started by ChrisG2100 , 17 Sep 2020 |
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Wouldn't you know it!Started by Stargazer3236 , 15 Sep 2020 |
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Long focal ratios for visual?Started by paulsky , 17 Sep 2020 |
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Scopeaholics AnonymousStarted by kjkrum , 17 Sep 2020 |
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Observing conditions....California's Central ValleyStarted by vsteblina , 16 Sep 2020 |
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My trip to Great Basin N.P. in NevadaStarted by acochran , 11 Sep 2020 |
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What just took 12 mins to cross my DSLR 300mm field of view? Very slow satellite or fast asteroid?Started by Rocklobster , 13 Sep 2020 |
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I guess i am old fashioned...Started by clusterbuster , 09 Jul 2020 |
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Locations with favorable seeing near Phoenix, AZ?Started by The_8_Bit_Zombie , 14 Sep 2020 |
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Using 100 degree eyepieces with an 8" f/10 SCTStarted by BPoletti , 15 Sep 2020 |
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