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TSS Monthly DSO Challenge
A new monthly DSO target for you to find and report on!
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Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:18 pm
Messier Contests
Observing, Sketching, and Astrophotography Awards for Messier Objects
Subforums: Messier Awards Program Rules, Messier Visual Reports, Messier Sketches, Messier AP Images
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by omeek View the latest post
Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:06 pm
AP Processing Challenge
Every month a new challenge!
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by STEVE333 View the latest post
Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:24 am
Carbon Star Hunt Challenge
Brett's Monthly Carbon Star Hunt Challenge
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by helicon View the latest post
Tue Apr 05, 2022 1:41 pm
TSS Quizzes
TSS Quizzes, just for fun. Come and test your astronomy knowledge.
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Wed May 11, 2022 11:06 pm

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TSS Monthly DSO Challenge – March 2022

Last post by helicon « Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:18 pm
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by kt4hx » Sun Mar 06, 2022 12:20 pm

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Another new month, only this one is special for us up north. It signals the beginnings of spring (and autumn for our southern friends) and hopefully...

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Great set of targets Alan kt4hx . I'm looking forward to a clear night here in the next few days....Thanks for putting the list together!

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Last post by helicon
Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:18 pm
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge – February 2022

Last post by kt4hx « Sun Mar 06, 2022 12:16 pm
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by kt4hx » Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:50 pm

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The months move along quickly and we are ready for our next edition of the Monthly DSO Challenge. For the northern February run, we head to Hydra for...

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Great list, Alan! Missed reading this challenge, but did get all but NGC 2371/72 and NGC 2442/43 with either my SVX127D or the 20 inch Obsession!...

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Last post by kt4hx
Sun Mar 06, 2022 12:16 pm
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge – January 2022

Last post by kt4hx « Thu Jan 13, 2022 3:56 pm
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by kt4hx » Sat Jan 01, 2022 1:46 am

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Happy New Year! Here we are in a brand new year, with the promise of more observing, sketching and imaging over the coming months. I hope you will...

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I did manage the session last night with the Z10. Swept up NGC 1514 after a brief search and also caught M79, where I raised the power to 135x and...

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Last post by kt4hx
Thu Jan 13, 2022 3:56 pm
Carbon Star Hunt Index

Last post by KingNothing13 « Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:59 pm

by KingNothing13 » Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:59 pm

I know this sub-forum isn't really large and the Carbo Star Hunt's should be pretty easy to find, but I figured I would do a month-by-month index...

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Last post by KingNothing13
Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:59 pm
How this works!

Last post by Gordon « Fri May 01, 2020 1:42 am
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by Gordon » Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:09 pm

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Once a month we will present a TSS members stacked raw data to allow our other members to process and post the completed image. Members can submit...

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We need your images!!! (see above)

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Last post by Gordon
Fri May 01, 2020 1:42 am
FAQ & questions/comments on older challenge images

Last post by Gordon « Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:13 pm

by Gordon » Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:13 pm

We will be adding to this FAQ as questions come up. In the meantime if you have a question on a Challenge that is currently locked, you can post it...

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Last post by Gordon
Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:13 pm
The Sky Searchers Messier Visual Observing Program Official Rules

Last post by helicon « Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:43 pm
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by bladekeeper » Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:59 am

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Presenting the official rules for the Messier Observing Program at The Sky Searchers forum!

The Messier Observing Program at TSS is broken down into...

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I may try to replicate the M110 with the 6 frac. I have the original M110 PDF file of 10 Dob observations somewhere on the old forum, I'll see if I...

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Last post by helicon
Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:43 pm
Astro trivia quiz for April

Last post by helicon « Wed May 11, 2022 11:06 pm
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by Raymondhow » Fri Apr 22, 2022 6:20 pm

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Greetings again excellent TSSers, another trivia quiz for you. Here’s the link:

For the short answer questions, spelling does not matter....

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We're now in May.....still a chance to participate in April's trivia challenge!

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Last post by helicon
Wed May 11, 2022 11:06 pm
Processing Challenge 30 - A Bubble and a Cluster

Last post by STEVE333 « Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:24 am
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by Jockinireland » Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:50 pm
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This month we have a widefield of my favourite DSO the Bubble Nebula which is beautifully framed to include the open cluster M52. This comes from...

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Thanks Steve. I know what you mean. Infact I find it a bit disconcerting when I try to do an update to an image to add in some new data, planning to...
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Last post by STEVE333
Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:24 am
Processing Challenge 31 - Orion SHO

Last post by Sky « Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:38 pm
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by Jockinireland » Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:19 am

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Apologies for this being late - I've been a bit busy with other stuff.

The Great Orion Nebula is one of the most imaged DSO's But usually it is done...

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I re-processed the data and toned done the tone mapping for a more natural look using the Hubble palette. Again, not a whole lot different. However,...

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Last post by Sky
Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:38 pm
Messier 70 submission (previous logs)

Last post by omeek « Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:06 pm
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by omeek » Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:50 pm

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I just realized that I never ended up submitting my observations for the messier awards here. Attached is the first 70 messier objects I had...

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Thank you all! Even though I tend to come and go on this site due to work, life, etc.. I appreciate having a great group of people to share my...

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Last post by omeek
Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:06 pm
Brett's Carbon Star Hunt - April/May 2022

Last post by helicon « Tue Apr 05, 2022 1:41 pm
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by KingNothing13 » Fri Apr 01, 2022 2:23 pm

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Hi all - returning for a 2 month hunt this time around as mentioned previously. I've included 4 targets, one is a repeat from March 2021 - it is a...

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A member recently won the VROD by referencing their observations of La Superba, that's one I have yet to see. Hopefully we'll get some clear weather...

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Last post by helicon
Tue Apr 05, 2022 1:41 pm
Astro trivia quiz for March

Last post by OzEclipse « Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:54 pm
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by Raymondhow » Sat Mar 19, 2022 11:00 pm

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Greetings again excellent TSSers, another trivia quiz for you. Here’s the link:

For the short answer questions, spelling does not matter....

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15/20....really annoying. I ticked the three boxes for Orion's belt stars then somehow accidentally ticked Saiph as well. 4 boxes ticked misses out...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:54 pm
Astro Trivia Quiz for January

Last post by Voyager 3 « Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:24 am
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by Raymondhow » Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:21 pm

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Greetings again excellent TSSers, another trivia quiz for you. Here’s the link:

For the short answer questions, spelling does not matter....

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Ah , never heard of those movies let alone watching them and answering them . 12/20 , failed in both the movie qns lol.

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Last post by Voyager 3
Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:24 am
Slight Format Change

Last post by Gordon « Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:44 pm
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by KingNothing13 » Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:21 pm

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Hey all - I am thinking that I am going to be making a format change to the CSH - since I am clearly having troubles lately keeping up with a monthly...

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Do what works for you. We all have our own lives.

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Last post by Gordon
Tue Mar 08, 2022 11:44 pm
Processing Challenge 29 M101, The Pinwheel Galaxy

Last post by Juno16 « Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:54 pm
Replies: 11
by Jockinireland » Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:53 pm

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With Galaxy Season almost on us I thought that a Galaxy AP Challenge would be appropriate. Get us all into the Galaxy frame of mind.

So this month...

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Jockinireland
STEVE333
AstroBee
Gordon
Sky

Thank you everyone for rolling up your sleeves and taking a punch at this tough one!

Like David...

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Last post by Juno16
Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:54 pm
Joe Cali's Messier 97 submission

Last post by kt4hx « Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:13 pm
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by OzEclipse » Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:14 am

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Here is my first submission towards a Messier Award.

I've decided not to use historical observations and reacquaint myself with the
whole set of...

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Well done Joe. I applaud your efforts at the Messier objects from down there.

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Last post by kt4hx
Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:13 pm
Brett's Carbon Star Hunt - February 2022

Last post by KingNothing13 « Sat Feb 05, 2022 8:37 pm
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by KingNothing13 » Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:38 pm

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Hi All - a little late this month, but better late than never or some such nonsense! :)

This month's targets, good luck and I hope your weather...

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My weather has not been 'co-operating' until the last few days. I have a target I'm trying to gather data on, as soon as I'm done I will give this...

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Last post by KingNothing13
Sat Feb 05, 2022 8:37 pm
Brett's Carbon Star Hunt - January 2022

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:43 pm
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by KingNothing13 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:23 pm

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Hi all - I apologize for the lateness of this list, as well as for missing December - things got out of hand, and time has been moving way to fast...

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The weather here this winter has been ridiculous, I would love to be observing but I do not want to be chasing my telescope through the streets right...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:43 pm
Processing Challenge 28 IC1805 The Heart Nebula HOO

Last post by CuriousFin « Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:24 pm
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by Jockinireland » Sat Dec 11, 2021 5:56 pm

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This month sees something we have not, I think, done before - OSC data captured with a dual band filter to allow for either standard colour or HOO...

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Thanks Jockinireland for your reply - I appreciate your comments. Sorry for the delay, I just got back from hols. Looking at some of the other great...

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Last post by CuriousFin
Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:24 pm
Astro trivia quiz for December

Last post by AntennaGuy « Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:21 pm
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by Raymondhow » Fri Dec 17, 2021 3:32 am

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Greetings again excellent TSSers, another trivia quiz for you. Here’s the link:

This is a short one, all multiple choice.

Remember:
1. No online...

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That was tough.

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Last post by AntennaGuy
Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:21 pm
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge – December 2021

Last post by kt4hx « Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:43 pm
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by kt4hx » Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:11 pm

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TSS Monthly DSO Challenge – December 2021

This month’s column marks the twelfth edition, of the TSS Monthly DSO Challenge, and it has been my...

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A good read as always Alan. The detail in your description of M1 is inspiring!

In SE UK we are promised our first clear night tomorrow since I got...

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Last post by kt4hx
Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:43 pm
AP processing Challenge 27 Bobharmony Veil Mosaic

Last post by STEVE333 « Tue Dec 07, 2021 6:44 pm
Replies: 32
by Jockinireland » Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:20 pm
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This month we have a challenge we have never had before - a 4 Panel Mosaic of the Cygnus Loop from bobharmony . Bobs post with his various iterations...

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This is interesting. I could not get it to stitch well at all in APP but following the process in Light Vortex of making a rough mosaic, registering...
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Last post by STEVE333
Tue Dec 07, 2021 6:44 pm
Quiz for November/December??

Last post by Gfamily « Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:20 pm
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by helicon » Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:35 pm

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Hi Ray,
If you could post the quiz of the month that would be great!

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Hope Ray's OK.

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Last post by Gfamily
Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:20 pm
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge – November 2021

Last post by kt4hx « Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:41 am
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by kt4hx » Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:00 pm

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Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by. This month we shall visit the constellations of Perseus, Cassiopeia and Triangulum in the north. For our...

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Found the Double Cluster ok with my 11x70 binoculars. A fine collection of stars but it would look more impressive with a greater magnification to...

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Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:41 am

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