Deep Sky Observing
A dark place to discuss deep sky observing and observations
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Moderator RecruitmentStarted by WOBentley , 03 Feb 2021 |
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"Best of" Deep Sky Observing ForumStarted by Steph , 18 Jun 2006 |
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DSO Forum and Image Posting GuidelinesStarted by Steph , 03 Jun 2006 |
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Help identifying galaxy pair pleaseStarted by TelescopeBah , Today, 08:21 AM |
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Start of the observing season 2021: IC 443 and 444, NGC 2175, Sh2-261, M42, Sh2-275, IC 410, Sim 147Started by j.gardavsky , 04 Mar 2021 |
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Galaxies - how to find 'emStarted by laurelg9 , 21 Jan 2021 |
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The Pleiades and Mars, the Sword of Orion, and the Beehive ClusterStarted by Dave Mitsky , Yesterday, 12:22 AM |
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10 inch Dob: M95 and M96Started by darkmatter14B , 22 Feb 2021 ![]() |
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March 2021 Supernova threadStarted by alanjgreen , 03 Mar 2021 ![]() |
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Chasing M65/M66Started by Lentini , 16 Feb 2021 |
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What "wow" DSOs do you show the neighbors?Started by GGK , 04 Mar 2021 |
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Supernova database: what do you recommend ?Started by erick86 , 25 Feb 2021 |
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The Herschel 400 QuestStarted by Augustus , 26 Dec 2018 |
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I finally looked for and saw my first planetaryStarted by Mrcloc , 02 Mar 2021 |
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Can’t see the horseheadStarted by erick86 , 27 Dec 2020 |
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What DSO did you just observe for the first time? Rate it 1 to 5.Started by theApex , 30 Oct 2018 |
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A report from a very novice, on his first search for deep sky objects.Started by patrickbc , 18 Feb 2021 |
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Rosette nebula by eyeStarted by Rocklobster , 19 Feb 2021 |
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First Light for DSO Observations with my TSA-120Started by JuergenB , 03 Mar 2021 |
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My 4” Refractor Couldn't Resolve Rigel BStarted by JimOfOakCreek , 02 Mar 2021 |
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Is there anything I can see from my light polluted backyard?Started by jimhoward999 , 06 Nov 2020 |
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Seeing color in nebulas?Started by Gschnettler , 25 Feb 2021 |
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Question About the Rosette NebulaStarted by SJLAN , 29 Jan 2021 |
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A Second DSO Session in one week! Feb 11 2021 Full Observation ReportStarted by ilan_shapira , 13 Feb 2021 |
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Take On the Virgo Cluster Challenge!Started by SNH , 25 Feb 2021 ![]() |
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Moving Object in Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2175)Started by PaulBuckley14059 , 27 Feb 2021 ![]() |
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Embarking on My DSO JourneyStarted by tylersk90 , 23 Feb 2021 ![]() |
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March 6 2021 Asteroid occultationStarted by Gamewarden , 27 Feb 2021 |
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M51 spiral structure with direct vision in a 16inch dobStarted by galazie , 20 Feb 2021 |
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Kharchenko Atlas of Open ClustersStarted by Enkidu , 26 Feb 2021 |
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Newbie wants lo look at galaxies/nebulas, looking for advice Thanks!Started by kite55surfer , 24 Feb 2021 |
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Help clarifying an observationStarted by chuckles , 25 Feb 2021 |
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Theta 2 Orionis?Started by Gschnettler , 24 Feb 2021 |
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Galaxy clusters visible in an 8" f10 cat scope - Northern HemisphereStarted by BPoletti , 11 Feb 2021 |
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500 Best DSO listStarted by Starman1 , 16 Aug 2014 |
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New Galaxy Log videoStarted by galaxyman , 22 Feb 2021 ![]() |
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NGC - what equipment and conditions are needed?Started by Gschnettler , 03 Feb 2021 |
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1 Choice----Northern or Southern Hemisphere Observing/AP.Started by emflocater , 09 Feb 2021 |
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Share your observing tricks for GLOBULARS here.Started by dfoster356 , 18 Feb 2021 |
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A beginner's first photos... ExperimentingStarted by Malang Ibn Darwish , 18 Feb 2021 |
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Observations With Light Pollution & Nearly A First Quarter MoonStarted by RLK1 , 19 Feb 2021 |
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Summer targets for when the moon is outStarted by mkothe , 14 Feb 2021 |
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Crab Nebula M1Started by Hvezdoslav , 09 Nov 2020 |
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Pleiades nebulosity?Started by astro.runner , 21 Nov 2020 |
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The saucepanStarted by rblackadar , 05 Feb 2021 |
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Anyone experienced visual from a big telescope?...Started by skround , 18 Jan 2021 |
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Back Focus Check - Help with adjustment for tonight! (My first light!)Started by Kring , 17 Feb 2021 |
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February 2021 supernova threadStarted by StanH , 02 Feb 2021 |
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A fools errand.Started by GUS.K , 18 Oct 2020 |
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My New Visual Record: A Galaxy 2 Gyr Distant with a 10-inchStarted by SNH , 23 Jan 2021 ![]() |
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