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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Some days....not much more than frustration.Started by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 31 Jan 2025 |
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Is seeing "transferable"Started by kas20amc02 , 23 Jan 2025 ![]() |
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side effects of biologica on stargazing?Started by salico , 20 Jan 2025 |
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Mount Tinkering Trials: The Great Belt Drive DebacleStarted by LuscombeFlyer , 31 Jan 2025 |
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Aperture v MagnitudeStarted by Bungee , 30 Jan 2025 |
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Fun Look at 2025 Astronomical Events - Seth MeyersStarted by Beastmaster , 30 Jan 2025 |
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Experiences at a communally owned dark sky site.Started by SouthWestAstro , 03 Sep 2023 ![]() |
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Observing Calendar or quiStarted by Rmorgan , 31 Jan 2025 |
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Light shield on the cheapStarted by 12BH7 , 29 Jan 2025 |
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Some Atmospheric Optics observationsStarted by member010719 , 01 Jun 2016 |
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Tonight five planets !Started by skysurfer , 30 Jan 2025 |
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Look for T Coronae BorealisStarted by Achernar , 16 Nov 2024 |
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Wednesday Night's ISS PassStarted by Dave Mitsky , 30 Jan 2025 |
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Question for those who have had cataract surgeryStarted by skraly , 14 Jan 2025 |
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How cold is too cold?Started by thedude_01 , 19 Nov 2024 |
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Music, No Music while Observing? Favorite Astro MusicStarted by JayinUT , 18 Jan 2025 |
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What is this object next to M46?Started by Cryhavoc38 , 29 Jan 2025 |
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When does seeing improve in the Pacific Northwest?Started by jimeh , 01 Jan 2025 |
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So what scope did you experience a real wow moment?Started by Kim2010 , 12 Jan 2025 |
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I'm afraid...very afraidStarted by John Miele , 24 Jan 2025 |
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Any one ever hear of this scope?Started by skraly , 24 Jan 2025 |
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A Sign of Summer Over Winter SnowStarted by VanJan , 27 Jan 2025 |
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Planetary Nebula Northern/Southern Hemisphere.Started by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 27 Jan 2025 |
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Is the Amateur Astronomy demographics aging?Started by solarity , 14 Jan 2025 |
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Best/brightest black hole to look at?Started by MaximusStarHunter , 15 Jan 2025 |
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Any idea what this is?Started by jgauthi845 , 24 Jan 2025 |
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What are the dimmest objects you have seen with your 8" SCTStarted by 12BH7 , 24 Jan 2025 |
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How much smaller does a constricted pupil get with ageStarted by kingsbishop , 17 Jan 2025 |
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Satellites during the dayStarted by gnowellsct , 19 Jan 2025 |
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When observing sessions don't go as plannedStarted by RiderRoy , 25 Jan 2025 |
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Who else uses goto to pierce clouds?Started by Ihtegla Sar , 21 Jan 2025 |
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buying property: Fort Davis TX or Mayhill NM?Started by mhrivnak , 18 Jan 2025 ![]() |
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*** Anyone Have Access To A Planewave 40-inch CDKStarted by RalphMeisterTigerMan , 21 Jan 2025 |
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On the twinkling of stars and planetsStarted by dearchichi , 24 Jan 2025 |
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Does the Australian astro-forum Ice In Space still exist?Started by Nightfall S Africa , 26 Apr 2024 |
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Seen Barnard's Star?Started by 25585 , 17 Jan 2025 |
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Three StarLink satellite streams at onceStarted by ChrisCrawford , 23 Jan 2025 |
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Can you fix the issue where aperture isn’t completely round at larger exit pupils when your head isn’t centeredStarted by kingsbishop , 18 Jan 2025 |
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Well, that was messyStarted by 12BH7 , 15 Jan 2025 |
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Do you ever go out just to use your telescopeStarted by 12BH7 , 26 Dec 2024 |
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Is it possible to upgrade Dobsonian mount?Started by Calibiz , 20 Jan 2025 |
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Even colder next week in NCStarted by grif 678 , 16 Jan 2025 |
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Is there anyone who can do itStarted by grif 678 , 20 Jan 2025 |
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Mauna Kea VisitStarted by Craig Smith , 05 May 2023 |
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Favourite / Least Favourite SeasonStarted by HellsKitchen , 19 Jan 2025 |
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UFO Invasion? or Meteors ?Started by TigerSaw , 15 Jan 2025 |
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Will this help?Started by Overtime , 29 Dec 2024 |
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Joshua Tree National Park has ruined my at home stargazing...Started by ericb760 , 19 Jan 2025 |
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What is the Highest Magnification You Can Achieve With Your Current Equipment?Started by HellsKitchen , 07 Dec 2024 |
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Surprise visitors while observingStarted by pbddict1 , 22 Dec 2024 |
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