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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Astronomy after LasikStarted by Serial , 13 Jul 2021 |
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Want a consumer telecope in orbit?Started by nholden , 15 Apr 2021  Imaging, Observatory, Observing
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Yeso, New MexicoStarted by Thoren , 13 Sep 2021 |
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Unkown Fading LightStarted by SolderMask , 10 Sep 2021 |
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Welcome Back Old Friend (2021)Started by Seanem44 , 13 Sep 2021 |
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How dense are globular clusters?Started by javad , 15 Sep 2021 |
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Observing at Arches and Canyonlands Nat'l ParksStarted by kirkjohnson , 31 Aug 2021 Observing Report
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When The Time ComesStarted by LDW47 , 12 Sep 2021 |
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What have I learned in year one of ametuer astronomy/astrophotographyStarted by Kcormier19 , 14 Sep 2021 |
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Never before seen Clear Sky ChartStarted by Dwight J , 28 Jun 2021 |
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Observing list; by azimuth? RA? Constellation? ?Started by genelew , 02 Sep 2021 |
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Origin of the phrase "cluster's lucida"?Started by RazvanUnderStars , 31 Aug 2021 |
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Random bright flashesStarted by Dbracknell , 10 Sep 2021 |
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I'm scared of collimating my SCTStarted by Robbie1369 , 12 Sep 2021 |
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Sometime I feel like an idiot 😃Started by jpengstrom , 12 Sep 2021 |
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Smoke forecast for Fort DavisStarted by ancleto , 10 Sep 2021 |
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I tried selling and upgrading my dob- but it didn't workStarted by krokodilce , 12 Sep 2021 |
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How tired of the smoke are you?Started by bobzeq25 , 11 Sep 2021 |
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Have you ever missed Saturday morning biking with your kids? Has your spouse learnt the rain dances? is it time to rehabilitate?Started by dron2015 , 10 Sep 2021 |
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How long has western civilization (or northern hemisphere civ's) had the north star?Started by Ballyhoo , 30 Aug 2021 |
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Astronomy Lodging with telescopesStarted by KEEN 1@ , 04 Jul 2021 |
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MAGNIFICENT IRIDESCENT CLOUDS 9-9-21Started by chrysalis , 10 Sep 2021 |
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AlignmentStarted by Shawn Petrie , 09 Sep 2021 |
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Small Scope Challenges.. How much aperture do you need to see:Started by stevereecy , 06 Sep 2021 |
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Long Term Exposure Limit for MW PhotographyStarted by medevac121 , 09 Sep 2021 |
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Used equipment classified site in Europe?Started by earthstar , 09 Sep 2021 |
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View finding Help Pleasey -Started by Mach-13 , 09 Sep 2021 |
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New public dark sky spot option in WNW New Mexico - El Malpais!Started by ABQJeff , 06 Sep 2021 Observing, Star Party, Outreach
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Controlling Your Car's Lights When Observing at a Dark LocationStarted by aeajr , 18 Feb 2020 |
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Just to be clear On DEC and RA Balance, which is which.Started by Ballyhoo , 06 Sep 2021 |
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Am I launching a Ship of Theseus?Started by ny65 , 06 Sep 2021 |
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Switching Observing Eyes! I may need to... troubles...Started by Cotts , 05 Sep 2021 |
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My 1st Star PartyStarted by CRAZYeye29325 , 05 Sep 2021 |
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Why is everything so heavy?Started by JimP , 05 Sep 2021 |
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What UHC or?Started by ranchomonk , 04 Sep 2021 |
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Orion is Back!Started by SeaDog35 , 06 Sep 2020 |
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The 2021 PerseidsStarted by Dave Mitsky , 07 Aug 2021 |
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Saw M57 for the First Time Last NightStarted by WheezyGod , 04 Sep 2021 |
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Anomalous object in the night skyStarted by jimlake , 12 Aug 2021 |
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Polar axis allignmentStarted by Jimmyjud , 03 Sep 2021 |
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Possible Auroral ActivityStarted by Dave Mitsky , 01 Sep 2021 |
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The naked eyeStarted by kurtenstein , 30 Aug 2021 |
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Bozeman Dark SkiesStarted by mlh25 , 22 Aug 2021 |
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Pupil size changeStarted by Alrakis , 01 Sep 2021 |
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Wasted Trip to ColoradoStarted by Chilihead , 16 Aug 2021 |
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So, there was these trees...Started by CRAZYeye29325 , 01 Sep 2021 |
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TOROS in the AtacamaStarted by BobSoCal , 30 Aug 2021 |
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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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How long does it take an astronomical object [star etc] to move one arc second?Started by Ballyhoo , 29 Aug 2021 |
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![How long does it take an astronomical object [star etc] to move one arc second? - last post by Starman1](https://www.cloudynights.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-849.jpg?_r=1623349756)
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Planetary telescope suggestionStarted by jimifanwing , 31 Aug 2021 |
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