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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. USING FILTERS FOR LUNAR/PLANETARY OBSERVATION - Cloudy …

    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 …

  10. 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 …