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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 19, 2024 · Filter for Galaxies - posted in General Observing and Astronomy: I’m trying to find the best filter for viewing galaxies. I recently found a Riverside filter that I purchased a number …

Nov 8, 2024 · A Sighting of the Nereides Nebula, Largest Amateur Discovered Supernova Remnant - posted in Deep Sky Observing: Hi all, Back in September, I did a bunch of research …

Jan 14, 2023 · Page 1 of 2 - How much wind is too much wind? Rules of thumb? - posted in General Observing and Astronomy: Ignoring for the moment the correlation between wind and …

Nov 7, 2024 · How to you Plan your Observing Sessions? - posted in General Observing and Astronomy: Thought this might be fun to share. How do you plan your observing sessions or …