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 …

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, …

Mar 14, 2005 · "Nightwatch" by Terence Dickinson is one of those astronomy books that you know from the first minute you pick it up, will always be part of your library and part of your …

100 Binocular Deep Sky Objects for Observing as Groups An observing list from the logs of Ed Zarenski e-field viewing and there just aren’t a lot of wide-field objects to view, so where …

Jul 1, 2009 · Observing Abell 2151 Observing Abell 2151: The Hercules Cluster Alan Kane - 7/09 Click on the image above for a full size (and more readable/useable) image. The area in …

May 14, 2023 · Plans for DIY observing chair - posted in ATM, Optics and DIY Forum: I have finally finished my 10 f6.3 dob. When I started planning it (and I did a lot of planning...) I read 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 …

Aug 26, 2025 · Page 1 of 3 - C/2025 A6 LEMMON - Visual Observations - posted in Comet Observing and Imaging: no joy this morning. I was encouraged by the recent report of an …

May 16, 2025 · May 2025 supernova thread - posted in Deep Sky Observing: My contributions to this thread will be for newer supernovae not observed last month or earlier. (Link to April 2025 …

May 20, 2025 · Page 1 of 3 - Defending Against the Mosquitoes - posted in General Observing and Astronomy: We finally have a clear night here in North Texas, and Im hoping to use the …