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 …

The observing form is broken into two sections and covers the front and back of the same page. The top section of each form contains entries for the particular observing session (time, date, location, …

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 …

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 …

May 7, 2021 · Two rooms with a view. Credit: Explore Scientific At one time or another, every observer wants an observatory of one's own. Even a very basic backyard observatory means that your …

Mar 14, 2005 · Price: $42.00 Author: Robert Burnham Jr. - 1978 edition Description: Three volume reference collection featuring over 2000 pages and nearly 600 black and white photographs. Geared …

Apr 24, 2005 · The Mag-7 Star Atlas Project What is it? This project is my attempt to produce a free, downloadable set of high-quality star charts -- the Mag-7 Star Atlas -- capable of being printed at …

Mar 17, 2017 · So, you want to make an Observing Chair? Ron Boe, March 16, 2017 At some point we all wish we had a chair to plant our bum on while at the scope. I’ve written this little ditty to share …

Feb 16, 2006 · Keep observing with Sirius in the center of the field as it gets darker. With the brilliance of the Dog Star subdued by the bright sky it is possible to view the Pup.

Mar 22, 2005 · Observing History and Geographic Location I am submitting a review for a 12.5” Meade Starfinder dobsonian telescope that operates at F 4.8 with a focal length of 1525mm. I am a …