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Where To Post, Where To Post?

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:37 pm
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by JayTee » Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:54 am

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This new forum, which overlaps at least two other forums, once again makes you ask the question into which Forum should I make my post?

The answer...

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This new forum, which overlaps at least two other forums, once again makes you ask the question into which Forum should I make my post?

The answer...

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Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:37 pm
Splitting ε Lyrae into four stars?

Last post by pakarinen « Sun Mar 19, 2023 9:47 pm
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by pakarinen » Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:07 pm

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I'm curious what size scopes and magnification people have used to resolve ε Lyrae (The Double Double) into four stars.

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Alas, my ST120 was not up to the task this morning, even at 125X. But I did split it at 119X with my 102ED although it blurred out now and then....

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Last post by pakarinen
Sun Mar 19, 2023 9:47 pm
Object Type Abbreviations

Last post by JayTee « Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:20 pm
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by JayTee » Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:20 am

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Where would I find the RASC celestial object classification (type) abbreviations list? I've looked everywhere and can't find just a list of what the...

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A picture would probably help. Here is an image of the list for the Messier marathon. I'm referencing the column named Type. I understand every other...

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Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:20 pm
Messier Marathon -- Start Your Planning

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:48 pm
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by JayTee » Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:21 pm

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The weekend of March 18th is the weekend to use if you want to attempt a Messier Marathon!

Here are some links if you're interested.

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Emerald Hill Obsy is doing one tonight:

Let's try a first round at a Messier Marathon tonight beginning at 8pm ET . I'm a bit concerned that we...

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:48 pm
Observing Venus in the evening later this March

Last post by Makuser « Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:32 pm

by Makuser » Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:32 pm

First, on March 23, the Moon hangs 6° below Venus in a lovely pairing. Try photographing this scene in twilight with interesting foreground objects...

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Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:32 pm
Best Night Sky Events of March 2023

Last post by kt4hx « Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:56 pm
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by Makuser » Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:49 pm

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Hi all. Here is the latest report from Starry Night Software and Chris Vaughan, at Space.com. It provides information on several interesting...

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Thank you Marshall. Of particular interest to myself is Ceres grazing the very northern edge of Messier 100 in Coma Berenices. This even happens the...

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Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:56 pm
March’s Report /High Point Scientific

Last post by Juno16 « Sun Mar 05, 2023 2:35 am
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by Frankskywatcher » Fri Mar 03, 2023 1:53 am

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Here’s this months report from HPS .

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Here’s this months report from HPS .

Very enjoyable Frank!

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Sun Mar 05, 2023 2:35 am
How about some naked eye observing?

Last post by pakarinen « Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:12 am
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by pakarinen » Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:03 pm

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Any interest in naked eye observing? It seems simplicity is best at times. A little tough for me b/c of the LP soup here, but I noticed Scorpius was...

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I usually use the Little Dipper to judge transparency for my logs.

I can only see Pherkad and Kochab at home, even on a good night. :lol:

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Last post by pakarinen
Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:12 am
Does anyone have new goals for this year?

Last post by pakarinen « Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:49 am
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by jrkirkham » Sat Mar 04, 2023 2:22 pm

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:confusion-shrug:
I've been out some this winter, but by the end of February I usually feel couped up and clouded in. March brings the hope of...

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Oy! Where to begin?

I really want to run my new 72EDII through its paces, at home and at a dark site. I just bought a 4mm Vixen EP, so I want to see...

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Last post by pakarinen
Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:49 am
Galaxies and Nebula viewing

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:35 pm
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by jlw9406 » Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:44 pm

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Hello all,
As a newbie and after being helped with alignment I have that kinda figured (when I use goto, whatever I’m looking for is usually in the...

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In my location with my current scopes, all but about 5-6 of the brightest galaxies are blotted out by light pollution. YMMV.

Did anybody mention...

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:35 pm
The Christmas Tree Cluster, Where Is It!

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:21 pm
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by JayTee » Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:02 pm

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I've been looking at the night sky for 60 years now and I'm still learning stuff about our hobby/avocation/passion.

I've always been intrigued by...

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Since I use a RACI diagonal, it reminds me of the Easter Seals tulip logo. :grin:

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:21 pm
Dangerous Space Lasers?

Last post by Makuser « Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:01 pm
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by The Wave Catcher » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:24 pm

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I don’t want to be looking near my zenith when one of these shines down my telescope. If the lasers are bright enough to see the beam shining through...

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Hi all. I think that Gabrielle hit the nail on the head with her post. LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging or laser imaging, detection, and ranging )...

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Last post by Makuser
Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:01 pm
Feb Astronomy Report High Point Scientific

Last post by rickclark28 « Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:50 am
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by Frankskywatcher » Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:26 pm

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This is the report for February .

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Thanks for the post! This makes the adventure a bit easier and appended a few new targets for me. It is much more fun with some targets and data for...

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Last post by rickclark28
Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:50 am
Best Night Sky Events of February 2023

Last post by Makuser « Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:32 pm

by Makuser » Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:32 pm

Hi all. Here is the latest report from Starry Night Software and Chris Vaughan, at Space.com. It provides information on several interesting...

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Last post by Makuser
Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:32 pm
This week at a glance/ S & T

Last post by rickclark28 « Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:08 pm
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by Frankskywatcher » Fri Jan 13, 2023 11:55 pm

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Sky & Telescope’s week at a glance, hope everyone has clear skies .

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Thanks for sharing this link. I will look into this periodical. New to me information is fascinating. Very informative!
Have a great day!

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Last post by rickclark28
Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:08 pm
Anybody like the Edmund Astroscan?

Last post by helicon « Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:08 pm
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by helicon » Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:43 pm

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I have a chance to pick up an old late 1970's red Astroscan. Curious if anyone on the forum had (or has) one? When I was a kid the boys down the...

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Miniature astroscan-like scope (76mm) , pretty interesting.

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Last post by helicon
Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:08 pm
High Point Scientific January 2023 Report

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:33 pm
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by Frankskywatcher » Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:39 pm

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Here’s what’s in store for this month !
Happy New Year everyone!

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Thanks for the information I would’ve never known that they get the name High Point from a geographical location. Very interesting all the best to...

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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:33 pm
Cold weather observing

Last post by helicon « Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:45 pm
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by Chich » Thu Dec 08, 2022 7:40 pm
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I was asked recently about being out in the cold. I've been out at -29c, and it was glorious for clear skies but you had to take some precautions,...

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I looked it up Alan and supposedly you can't use them on concrete driveways...there may be a type without rotors but I am not sure. Shovel, salt, and...
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Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:45 pm
NASA’S / JPL January Astronomy Report

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:07 pm

by Frankskywatcher » Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:07 pm

Here is NASA’s , jet propulsion laboratory‘s January astronomy report and highlights.

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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:07 pm
Resources for planning an observing session

Last post by kt4hx « Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:14 pm
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by Chich » Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:14 pm

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Here are a few resources I've used for planning a session.

TELESCOPIUS at You can customize your objects of interest and keep track. You can also...

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I like Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas. It's small and easily used in the field with a red light. The knock against it, if there is one - is that...

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Last post by kt4hx
Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:14 pm
Welcome to the "General Observing" area.

Last post by Gordon « Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:07 pm

by Gordon » Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:07 pm

Looking forward to the discussions!!

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Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:07 pm

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