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)
Fred Bieler, founder of Astronomics and Owner of Cloudy Nights, has passed away.Posted by cbwerner |
Beautiful Sunset Ray 10-24-19Started by chrysalis , 27 Oct 2019 |
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If I had an Astronomy do-overStarted by edwincjones , 04 Oct 2019 |
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Mercury Transit "Plan B".... if your clouded out ?Started by michael_lx6 , 08 Nov 2019 |
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Name this young HippieStarted by mac57 , 06 Nov 2019 |
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Anyone else uncomfortable being called an astronomer?Started by MikeTahtib , 01 Jul 2019 |
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Binocular telescope or small telescope?Started by Mike Selz , 06 Nov 2019 |
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Tripod Stability CriteriaStarted by RandyBrk , 06 Nov 2019 |
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Reposted with corrected link for “Biological Clockwork”Started by Bill Lee , 06 Nov 2019 |
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2019 Mercury TransitStarted by Nicole Sharp , 08 Sep 2019  observing, star party, solar
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“Biological Clockwork: Daylight Saving Time Has Long-Term Impact On The Brain, Study Warns”Started by Bill Lee , 06 Nov 2019 |
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17 photonsStarted by Redbetter , 06 Nov 2019 |
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Rocketlab at it againStarted by RubyCruxis , 05 Nov 2019 |
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Dew PointStarted by patindaytona , 03 Nov 2019 |
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LaptopsStarted by raysjrny , 05 Nov 2019 |
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how many of you observe alone?Started by Daniel Mounsey , 02 Nov 2019 |
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Astronomy EquipmentStarted by Racecog55 , 03 Nov 2019 |
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A mixed sky tonightStarted by bblamo , 02 Nov 2019 |
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Spaceflight attractions tour operators?Started by Michael Morris , 03 Nov 2019 |
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It's been a looong time...Started by precaud , 02 Nov 2019 |
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How to fake out motion sensorsStarted by Javier , 02 Nov 2019 |
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Bad seeingStarted by John Fitzgerald , 21 Oct 2019 |
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List your favourite projects during your observation sessionsStarted by Pcbessa , 25 Oct 2019 |
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When They Thought I Have Gone BonkersStarted by kel123 , 29 Oct 2019 |
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NGC 7789 : Caroline's RoseStarted by Star Geezer , 27 Aug 2019 |
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A night on the 82"..the Good, Bad and UglyStarted by Keith Rivich , 01 Nov 2019 |
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Mercury transit 2019Started by jmillsbss , 31 Oct 2019 |
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A choice of two locations in my yard for a PODStarted by Jeff Lee , 28 Oct 2019 |
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Jantar Mantar astronomical instruments from 1700sStarted by joelin , 30 Oct 2019 |
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Another Star Party in CA This Weekend Courtesy of PG&EStarted by gwlee , 25 Oct 2019 |
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Kembles CascadeStarted by REC , 08 Jan 2019 |
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Probably a very obvious tip or other beginners like me regarding navigating and Stellarium.Started by Rocklobster , 29 Oct 2019 accessories
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Can "Good" seeing mean brief periods of "excellent" seeing?Started by Trackerthedog , 28 Oct 2019 |
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Any astrophotography from Vancouver, Canada?Started by Rouzbeh , 28 Oct 2019 |
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Moving to another country.Started by OrionD , 12 Oct 2019 |
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Most unusual store where you bought a scopeStarted by grif 678 , 27 Oct 2019 |
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Wine country fires to cover Bay Area with smoke the next few days.Started by Cali , 25 Oct 2019 |
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LXD 55Started by terrypierson , 25 Oct 2019 |
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Can this be!Started by Star Geezer , 13 Oct 2019 |
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Color blindness and the GRSStarted by gnowellsct , 05 May 2017 |
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A Few Post-Peak OrionidsStarted by Dave Mitsky , 24 Oct 2019 |
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Natural Bridges, Hovenweep, Bears Ears, Arches and Canyonlands here I come!Started by jrbarnett , 19 Sep 2019 |
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An Astronomical Bucket ListStarted by desertstars , 23 Oct 2019 |
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Is a 150mm reflector actually a 105mm reflector?Started by caballerodiez91 , 24 Oct 2019 |
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Hello!Started by doole , 23 Oct 2019 |
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Last star party of the yearStarted by Jeffmar , 19 Oct 2019 |
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lx200 gps problemStarted by No1umfan , 21 Oct 2019 |
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JNOW vs. J2000Started by Dynan , 22 Oct 2019 |
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Rich field observing - NOT from suburbiaStarted by oldtimer , 19 Oct 2019 |
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Pleasant evening observingStarted by tommm , 22 Oct 2019 |
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Convenient spots near Maggie Valley, NC?Started by ascii , 08 Oct 2019 |
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