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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Newbies - what did you see in the sky last night? Come say hello...Started by Eliserpens , 03 Apr 2020 |
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Difficult tracking object with Barlow lens.Started by arshadwm , Yesterday, 11:23 PM |
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Starlink SatellitesStarted by elmiko , Yesterday, 11:20 PM |
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Why do we care about optics in our old age?Started by godelescher , 29 Apr 2021 |
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Snakes againStarted by Araguaia , 01 Jun 2019 |
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Observation Log continued: Join Us.Started by csa/montana , 06 Jun 2020 |
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Sunglasses? Important piece of daytime kit?Started by Slartibartfast , 22 Jul 2019 |
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Perspective on the size of the universeStarted by Jsg , 26 Apr 2021 |
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Astronomy I remember when'sStarted by oldtimer , 01 May 2021 |
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What do you do while waiting for an object to get in position?Started by ABQJeff , Yesterday, 08:36 PM  Astrophotography, Observing
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RV/Trailer Astronomy Fact and FictionStarted by stevenwav , 22 Jan 2018 |
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Stars? Or something else?Started by Zoey100 , 02 May 2021 |
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Observing Blunder Saved With Redneck EngineeringStarted by Glory Eye , Yesterday, 01:47 AM |
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Chinese space junk streaks across SeattleStarted by MGAR , 04 May 2021 |
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Professional observatory vs backyard telescopeStarted by Kaecilius , 03 May 2021 |
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Do you keep a journal / take notes?Started by Boven , 28 Apr 2021 Observing
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My new visual rig (Alt Az GTi/Sharpstar 76)Started by doole , Yesterday, 09:50 AM |
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Last night.....9:48 PM....what was THAT?Started by Pilot87178d , 02 May 2021 |
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Sketchy neighborhood and this hobbyStarted by wxcloud , 03 May 2021 |
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Lake San Antonio CA - any suggestions for observing?Started by GilATM , Yesterday, 10:24 AM |
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Give up? Go 100% rental remote?Started by Cotts , 01 May 2021 |
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Big Bend NP tips?Started by xonefs , 03 May 2021 |
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Do you see color in the Milky Way?Started by birger , 01 May 2021 |
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Finding yourself in the vastness of amateur astronomyStarted by bigbangbaby , 03 May 2021 |
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Staying safe at Dark sitesStarted by megachriops95 , 09 Apr 2021 |
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In depth source for targets?Started by MrPink201 , 03 May 2021 |
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Adventures In Polar Misalignment, or, I Am Dumb.Started by Borodog , 03 May 2021 |
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So, I dropped a telescope on the concrete tonightStarted by castorpolu11 , 22 Apr 2021 |
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Average Age and Years observingStarted by trigger , 11 Sep 2020 |
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Do you enjoy listening to music when observing?Started by Ballyhoo , 10 Jun 2018 |
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A lesson of varying interest in the hobbyStarted by GOLGO13 , 02 May 2021 |
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Planetariums... a visitStarted by Stevegeo , 18 Apr 2021 |
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Why have DSOs risen so much in popularity and Double Stars, Planets and the Moon fallen out of favor?Started by CarolinaBanker , 03 May 2021 |
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Weather and accuracy?Started by DSOGabe , 01 May 2021 |
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Object BStarted by Dave Mitsky , 05 Apr 2021 |
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Socal dark sites: Riverside/San Bernardino CountiesStarted by astroflak88 , 11 Apr 2021 |
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Found a new Dark Site near SoCalStarted by Mike91977 , 08 Nov 2019 |
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What type of scope do you consider the best DSO scope ?Started by Dakota1 , 13 Nov 2017 |
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Tianhe Space Station & Long March 5B booster, 5/1/21Started by dobsonians_are_great , 01 May 2021 |
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Post-Dark Sky Trip - ArizonaStarted by RyanSem , 01 May 2021 |
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SoCal Summer Observing Predictions: Looking Good Now...Started by RLK1 , 02 May 2021 |
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it doesn't get much betterStarted by Mike G. , 02 May 2021 |
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Should we live to see them....Started by VeraZwicky , 24 Feb 2021 |
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Small scope and lots of travel or big scope and no travel?Started by Boven , 02 May 2021 |
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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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Why can't I see m83Started by Jason Micallef , 19 Apr 2020 |
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