CN Report: Observing the Arp Peculiar Galaxies - Cloudy Nights
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 …
Herschel 400 Observing Guide - Book Review - Cloudy Nights
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 …
The Year-Long 60mm Telescope Challenge - Cloudy Nights
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 …
Observing Mars - Articles - Cloudy Nights
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 …
The Atmosphere and Observing - A guide to Astronomical seeing.
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 …
Herschel 400 Observing Guide - Book Review - Cloudy Nights
Dec 16, 2009 · Having said that, Stephen O’Meara has a different kind of book that is quite different from his Deep Sky Companion Series in his Herschel 400 Observing Guide. The book opens with an …
Observing Domes, Tents, and Panels - Cloudy Nights
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 …
Observing on the Go: Explore Scientific Two-Room Observatory Tent
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 …
Turn Left at Orion (Orion Takes a Turn for the Better) - Observing ...
Mar 14, 2005 · In terms of observing targets, one of the books mentioned most often is Turn Left at Orion. Guy Consolmagno works at the Vatican Observatory. He is also the author of Brother …
Suburban Deep Sky Observing & Sketching - Cloudy Nights
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. …