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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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, …

  5. What Does It Take To See Width In The Cassini Division? - Observing ...

    Jul 29, 2005 · Observing at magnification below optimum results in a diffraction fringe surrounding each point of light broader than when using an optical system at optimum resolution, even in extended …

  6. So, you want to make an Observing Chair? - Cloudy Nights

    Mar 17, 2017 · So, you want to make an Observing Chair? Ron Boe, March 16, 2017 At some point we all wish we had a chair to plant our bum on while at the scope. I’ve written this little ditty to share …

  7. The Introduction by Craig Crossen contains a nice summary of the true scientific nature of many of the objects mentioned in the NSOG. More in-depth than in many other observing guides, this section of …

  8. Free Mag 7 Star Charts - Observing Skills - Cloudy Nights

    Apr 24, 2005 · The Mag-7 Star Atlas Project What is it? This project is my attempt to produce a free, downloadable set of high-quality star charts -- the Mag-7 Star Atlas -- capable of being printed at …

  9. Zero Cost Super Observing Chair - How to . . . - Cloudy Nights

    Mar 12, 2005 · Zero Cost Super Observing Chair by Jerry Wise click to email author Available from Someone throwing a chair away Kids who wreck your chair at home Price $000.000 Over many …

  10. Meade 12.5" Dob (a beginners perspective) - Cloudy Nights

    Mar 22, 2005 · Observing History and Geographic Location I am submitting a review for a 12.5” Meade Starfinder dobsonian telescope that operates at F 4.8 with a focal length of 1525mm. I am a …