Oct 28, 2025 · 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 …

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Sep 27, 2020 · Observing Mars By Richard S. Bell Appearing as a brilliant rusty red beacon on a clear night, the planet Mars has attracted the attention of skywatchers for centuries - and rightly so. Of the …

Dec 6, 2007 · AstroGizmo's AstroGazer by Chris Schroeder and Jim Welisek For years I have been looking for something to work as a portable observatory for remote sites or star parties but this was a …

Apr 8, 2026 · C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) with Seestar S50 April 8th, 2026 By Special Ed April 8 in Comet Observing and Imaging

Dec 16, 2023 · By " observing " I'm referring to taking as much time as one needs to eek out every last bit of structure, detail, etc. Observing is a time intensive, attention to details, visual approach. An …

Feb 16, 2006 · For my observing style, I have found that a four-inch achromat refractor on an equatorial mount provides for the best combination of portability, affordability, and image sharpness. …

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Mar 5, 2009 · Here the Pocket Sky Atlas The CDSA’s introduction gives a rundown of what is needed for satisfying Double Star observing from tips of how to use your equipment, to keeping your hands …

Mar 22, 2005 · Fig 04: Above is a chart showing the observed conditions at my observing sites over 3 Jupiter apparitions. The results show sites with reasonably good stability. The data revealed the best …