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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Recording unsuccessful observing attempts?Started by SoCalPaul , 12 Jun 2025 |
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Has anyone bought from Astrotelescopium?Started by jrussell , 15 Jun 2025 |
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Seattle Clear SkyStarted by richardr , 10 Jun 2025 |
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Thoughts on Prices for Back Order Being Honored?Started by gaz-in , 12 Jun 2025 |
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Canadian WildfiresStarted by The_boots , 01 Jun 2025 |
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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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finding the First Point of AriesStarted by roscoe67 , 11 Jun 2025 |
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Haze and smoke getting worse in New England latelyStarted by revans , 11 Jun 2025 |
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Found: Dall (1965) Visual astronomy in the UV (after cataract surgery)Started by Michael Covington , 10 Jun 2025 |
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Melancholy and The Discovery of My Archimedean PointStarted by Otto Piechowski , 08 Jun 2025 |
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Locating objects with smartphoneStarted by msna , 02 Jun 2025 |
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Concrete color...Started by AstroVPK , 21 Mar 2024 |
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What is the best time to see satellites on the night sky (and satellite flares)?Started by RadioPigeon , 31 May 2025 |
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QUIZ: Observing-The-NightskyStarted by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 06 Jun 2025 |
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Comet sighting in 1643?Started by LordBrinne , 06 Jun 2025 |
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Campervan Astro-Gear SelectionStarted by stevenwav , 28 May 2025 |
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Solar Maximum and Dark SkiesStarted by FiddleHead Galaxy , 05 Jun 2025  Visual, Solar
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Three Months.....in a ROW!Started by Inkie , 04 Jun 2025 |
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How fast does planet Earth move through space?Started by jiblet65 , 31 May 2025 |
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zero gravity recliner chairs that also swivelStarted by pretyro , 04 Jun 2025 |
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Insult to injury, now we have fire smokeStarted by RichA , 02 Jun 2025 |
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Scorpions, Snakes, and Desert StargazingStarted by Khalidd Alburaidi , 28 May 2025 |
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IR Enhancing Contact LensStarted by MillennialFalcon , 03 Jun 2025 |
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Four years of observingStarted by WillR , 14 May 2025 |
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Beautiful Aurora early hours of June 1stStarted by Sketcher , 01 Jun 2025 |
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Albireo vs Winter Albireo, which is prettier?Started by lwbehney , 11 Mar 2025 Double Star, Eyepieces and 5 more...
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CampervansStarted by TeslaTrek , 26 May 2025 |
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Has anyone gone stargazing at Caprock Canyons State Park? TXStarted by Ryan Shoemakera , 03 Feb 2019 |
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Aurora Borealis Hunting - bad experienceStarted by starfinder123123 , 02 Jun 2025 |
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Fun with AI for making custom observing listsStarted by TeslaTrek , 29 May 2025 |
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Advise for picking up the hobby again: Grab-n-Off-RoadStarted by Adun , 19 May 2025 |
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How serious is a 30% moon?Started by astroaLLL42 , 30 May 2025 |
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Looking for a telescope rental companyStarted by Allmanbb , 21 May 2025 |
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Aurora Watching Guide - advanced (but not expert)Started by MEE , 31 May 2025 |
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Get Ready for Aurora Sat Night/Sun Morning (June 1,2025)Started by kfiscus , 31 May 2025 |
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Javelina HogsStarted by robinsondd , 17 May 2025 |
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Focal ratio and the offset aperture maskStarted by Ric Whatley , 30 May 2025 |
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Protecting Against Theft at Astronomy GatheringsStarted by ClsscLib , 02 May 2025 |
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Contact Lenses for Infrared VisionStarted by Keith Rivich , 29 May 2025 |
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Can I bring my RV up to Hole In The Wall in Mojave, CAStarted by cmdr_disco , 22 May 2025 |
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SQM questionStarted by djeber2 , 29 May 2025 |
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Calculating the brightness of the Sun at different distances.Started by TodRiley , 07 Apr 2025 |
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Unusual object in Tucson skiesStarted by SteveThornton1 , 17 May 2025 |
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Eye drop eye dilation and telescope observationStarted by Madscrambler , 25 May 2025 |
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Finding New Observing Sites?Started by ClownPants , 24 May 2025 |
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Defending Against the MosquitoesStarted by ClownPants , 20 May 2025 |
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What's your favorite galaxy?Started by Whiteduckwagglinginspace , 18 Apr 2025 |
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What should I observe?Started by kappa-draconis , 23 May 2025 |
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Tracking a dragon capsule during re-entry?Started by sternenhimmel , 23 May 2025 |
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Saw somethingStarted by kappa-draconis , 23 May 2025 |
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