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General discussion

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Welcome: Introduce yourself If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Greetings from Austin, Texas Posted by: mr Q on Mon, Feb 6 2012 10:28 AM	4,332	22,104
General astronomy discussion If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: How did you get interested in astronomy? Posted by: mr Q on Mon, Feb 6 2012 10:53 AM	6,376	54,724
Polls Post your astronomy-related poll here. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Deep Space Contact...What Would You Ask? Posted by: Poppa Chris on Wed, Feb 1 2012 01:34	747	13,698
Last Two Letters... Forum for the "Last Two Letters" game. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: The Last Two Letters Posted by: DaveMitsky on Sun, Feb 5 2012 03:07	2	9,275

Observing

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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:Southern Cross observation from Northern Hemisphere Posted by: Aratus on Mon, Feb 6 2012 11:41 AM	1,920	14,540
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.	RE:Monday Night's Jovian Events Posted by: Kevin Bozard on Mon, Feb 6 2012 12:08	2,543	15,783
Deep-sky objects Spot galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and other objects outside of our solar system. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Understanding Notations Posted by: chipdatajeffB on Thu, Feb 2 2012 04:47	1,087	8,163
Observing reports Share the details from your latest observing session. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: RE:Chasing the God of War - Online Star Party! Posted by: Darren in Tacoma on Sun, Feb 5 2012 11:44 AM	2,041	12,244
Binocular astronomy Share your binocular experiences, observing tips, and tricks. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	RE:My introduction to astronomy Posted by: Chris G on Thu, Jan 12 2012 03:40 AM	74	627
Extreme astronomy Share your most extreme observing experiences. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	2004 Venus transit Posted by: Aratus on Thu, Feb 2 2012 07:49 AM	116	1,104
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:Aurora Alert Posted by: Jim Colyer on Fri, Jan 27 2012 03:51	80	370

Astro imaging

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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.	What Happens To Your Images? Posted by: Aratus on Mon, Feb 6 2012 11:24 AM	4,509	25,701
Digital cameras Includes discussion of web cams and digital video imaging. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	RE:DSLR's vs. EVIL's Posted by: johnjohnson on Tue, Jan 31 2012 12:17	771	4,839
CCD imaging If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: How to Image on a shoestring budget Posted by: johnjohnson on Sun, Feb 5 2012 03:02 AM	548	3,152
Conventional film cameras If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	RE:Anyone else shooting film? Posted by: DaveMitsky on Sun, Jan 8 2012 11:25 AM	188	1,197
Astroimage processing How to turn a good image into a great one. Ask a question, learn about software, or share your techinques and tips for processing astrophotography. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: What's the Advantage of Stacking? Posted by: chipdatajeffB on Mon, Feb 6 2012 06:53 AM	177	1,033
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: RE:Orion 50mm mini guidescope Posted by: johnjohnson on Thu, Jan 12 2012 12:50	163	1,235

Equipment

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Telescopes If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: RE:Collimation for 12'' Dob. Posted by: groverro on Mon, Feb 6 2012 10:26 AM	5,284	40,285
Amateur telescope making Design ideas, mirror grinding tips, homemade dew zappers, and more. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Pinhole imaging telescope camera Posted by: zzz on Fri, Feb 3 2012 08:55	377	2,070
Binoculars If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: RE:double image through Orion 8x56 binocular Posted by: Genesis 1:1 on Sat, Feb 4 2012 04:19	633	4,801
Accessories Eyepieces, mounts, and more. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: The 25mm Explore Scientific 100 Degree AFOV Eyepiece Posted by: Darren in Tacoma on Mon, Jan 30 2012 08:28	2,404	14,909
Resources Recommend your favorite books, sky charts, and software. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: RE:Star Atlas - Suggestions? Posted by: Darren in Tacoma on Sun, Feb 5 2012 11:13 AM	331	1,745
Amateur observatories If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	RE:ASIGN Observatory published again. Posted by: Bloodhound31 on Fri, Feb 3 2012 09:46 AM	57	365

News

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Recent discoveries If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	RE:Black Holes and Star Formation Posted by: Primordial on Fri, Feb 3 2012 08:56 AM	363	2,680
Space missions If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	RE:Moon Colony - Waste of Money ? Posted by: WinterSolstice on Mon, Feb 6 2012 09:16 AM	387	2,875
Cosmology If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	What is, Inertia within our Universe? Posted by: Primordial on Mon, Feb 6 2012 06:46 AM	811	15,993

Astronomy clubs

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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:November 13th ASH Public Observing Session Posted by: DaveMitsky on Fri, Nov 4 2011 11:54	157	338
North American clubs If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Online Club Posted by: AstroMissy on Thu, Dec 15 2011 07:02	157	703
International clubs If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	RE:Astronomy clubs in Shanghai, China? Posted by: DaveMitsky on Wed, Nov 23 2011 08:24	61	262

Education

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Becoming an astronomer If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Getting Started in Astronomy Posted by: Antitax on Sun, Jan 29 2012 05:58 AM	193	1,251
Astronomy in the classroom If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Contact Binary System Problem HELP PLEASE Posted by: RHK on Wed, Dec 7 2011 07:39 AM	178	1,000

Astronomy magazine

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Feedback Tell us what you think about Astronomy magazine and its web site. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: RE:The Sky This Month Posted by: TL47 on Sun, Feb 5 2012 11:18 AM	223	1,572
Current and previous issues Discuss articles and topics from Astronomy. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	RE:Mr. Bob Berman, I enjoy your articles, however I sometimes di Posted by: Primordial on Sun, Jan 29 2012 08:25	92	434
Future issues What stories would you like to see in future issues? If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: About members. Posted by: M44 on Sun, Feb 5 2012 07:48 AM	107	485