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, …

Apr 6, 2013 · The Year-Long 60mm Telescope Challenge. by James Barnett Introduction. For observers who grew up in the 60s and 70s, the 60mm achromatic refractor was the ubiquitous beginner’s …

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 should I look? My answer to those questions eep Sky Objects, all listed in …

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. …

May 28, 2007 · HueyArp Observing the Arp Peculiar Galaxies by Alvin H. Huey Tom Trusock 5/07 Mastered the Messiers? Hit all the Herschels? Wondering what to observe next? Well, if you've got …

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 18, 2009 · In his book, Steven O’Meara outlines an observing plan for a month by month, season by season approach to observing all 400 objects on the list. He postulates that you may have seven …

Sep 29, 2020 · Using Filters for Lunar/Planetary Observation by: William A. Paolini, September 17, 2020 1. Overview For the vast majority of my astronomical observing life, over 50 years, I have never used …

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 Hercules …

Apr 4, 2007 · Cloudy Nights Portable Table A PORTABLE, DEW-PROOF, ASTRONOMY HUTCH. This article describes how I designed and built a portable, collapsible observing hutch. Introduction Drip, …