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General stargazing Interesting targets to look at and tips on how to spot them. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: City Observing by Oscilate=life 16 hours, 11 minutes ago	1,681	12,805
Solar system objects Observing planets, moons, asteroids, meteors, comets, man-made satellites, and the Sun. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Venus as 2010 Evening Star by Centaur 11 hours, 17 minutes ago	2,164	13,448
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Binocular astronomy Share your binocular experiences, observing tips, and tricks. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: First few times observing... by jace 7 hours, 48 minutes ago	16	98
Extreme astronomy Share your most extreme observing experiences. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: the big bang by chipdatajeffB 02-03-2010, 08:07 PM	109	1,060
Aurora observations Discuss recent auroral activity and sightings with other members. Magazine subscribers and newstand buyers can plot the probability of seeing an aurora by using our space weather center. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Norway's Spiral Light... by DaveMitsky 12-20-2009, 02:16 PM	58	260

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Your astrophotos Whether you are just getting started or have been shooting the sky for years, post your latest astrophotos here or submit them to our Online Reader Gallery. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	iPhone Astrophotography by sapphires1 4 hours, 11 minutes ago	3,910	21,821
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Equipment and accessories Equipment for astroimaging -- mounts, telescopes, filters, capture and guiding equipment and software, etc. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Answer to Tele View Paracorr by zachsdad 12 hours, 17 minutes ago	63	508

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Telescopes If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Tasco Telescope by johnjohnson 02-07-2010, 10:46 PM	4,838	36,678
Amateur telescope making Design ideas, mirror grinding tips, homemade dew zappers, and more. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Home made Crayford focuser... by TeleNoob 02-07-2010, 12:21 PM	333	1,752
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Accessories Eyepieces, mounts, and more. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Will a 9x50 finderscope... by johnjohnson 8 hours, 38 minutes ago	2,197	13,515
Resources Recommend your favorite books, sky charts, and software. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Starry Night Download... by StarFarmer 01-22-2010, 06:20 PM	300	1,574
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Recent discoveries If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Changing face of Pluto by leo731 02-04-2010, 04:17 PM	217	2,037
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Community events Post star parties, planetarium shows, observatory open houses, and other astronomical-themed event announcements here. Also share reviews of recent events you attended. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Anyone Located In Northern... by enixon 12-05-2009, 11:41 PM	127	274
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