Hi, rather than setting up a telescope I was wondering what web sites might offer me a 'live feed' of an object that I wish to look at, in real-time as it...

Hello all, I've been trying to get an answer to a question, without much luck. I've been going back, and reprocessing some of my Mars avi's since I've gotten...

Been following all the imaging of Mars I can find on a daily basis and I've seen very few images taken with refractors. Most all are with newtonians, RCs, MCs...

Here's news from Universe Today http://www.universetoday.com/2008/04/24/nova-sagittarius-2008-imaged-for-ut-readers/ Wondering if any knows anything more?

Is it just me or did the flavor of this group change? I was gone for a week and a half. Tonight I logged on and found more posts about: Some trollers never...

Hi: Have scientists discovered any natural lasers in space that emit light solely at a wavelength of 400 nanometers ? Thanks, Radium

Sky Publishing's latest entry into the world of amateur Astronomy. Anybody seen it yet? If so any comments or opinions? Thanks, F Marion

Has anyone been able to locate Starlord? Is there any news?

Any news on this?

A question for the regulars (and irregulars!) of sci.astro.amateur - do any of you work in one of the many fields of astronomy? It could be astrophysics,...

Is there an on-line Mars map that shows a view of the planetary disk computed for any day/ time? I'd like to identify the features seen at 2AM this...

I would like to buy a dob. I'm thinking of either an Orion SkyQuest 8" or 10". Two questions: Is the "Computerized Object Locator" worthwhile? Is a 10" worth...

Gang, Anybody on list have a relatively new Celestron CGE GEM with an opinion to share? I'm giving this mount some serious consideration and would...

http://www.telescopes.com/products/Vixen_A80SS_Refractor_OTA_27523.html At 360.00, it has my attention. I am looking for a small refractor that is decent...

I'm considering upgrading from the 80ED. Is it a noticeable improvement over the 80ED when viewing/imaging planets? -Drew

I did not observe it this morning, but I saw a fireball last night at dusk (about 16:45UT), traveling north to south. It was as bright as Venus setting in the...

Anybody caught the moon passing the Pleiades ? Reg Gene

I'm trying to find a quality 8"-10" f/7 Newtonian reflector on an excellent Equatorial Mount. Anyone know of a commercially available model that they can clue...

Are there chat sites to exchange current observing experiences?

Anyone out there using any parallelogram-style binocular mounts that they either like or dislike? Pros and Cons would be appreciated. Thanks, F Marion