Post or discuss any topics or special events related to the International Year Of Astronomy.

Discuss topics related to Astronomy.

This forum is for discussing topics related to the moon, planets, comets, meteors, asteroids, and anything else that dwells or occurs inside our solar system.

Topics that are related to galaxies, nebulae, stars, star clusters, and other objects and events that occur outside our solar system.

Star Parties, Lectures, and other astronomy related events.

If your topic has to do with telescopes, post it here. Some common types of telescopes are Newtonian Reflectors, Refractors, and Catadioptrics.

Binoculars have great portability and are easy to setup. Binoculars are also a great tool to get started in observing the night sky. Discuss them here.

Discuss the different telescope eyepieces that are available to enjoy your views of the night sky.

Discuss all other types of astronomy related equipment and accessories here.

Filters for visual use can be a great aid in viewing the night sky if you live in an area that suffers from light pollution They also help an observer detect more detail when observing planets and deep-sky objects. Discuss filters here.

There is lots of good Astronomy related software available. Star Charts, Planetariums, Telescope Control, Satellite Tracking are a few examples.

A mount is a very important part of a telescope setup. The type of mount you use can depend on whether you observe visually or use your telescope for Astrophotography.

Do you have your own observatory? Are you thinking of building one? Discuss your observatory related topics here.

Discuss topics related to Astrophotography.

Discuss the use of dedicated CCD cameras that are designed strictly for Astrophotography, and the techniques used in processing the images from these types of cameras.

Discuss the use of a Digital SLR (DSLR) in Astrophotography and the techniques used in processing the images from these types of cameras.

A forum dedicated to the observation and events that occur with our closest star. **Safe observing methods must ALWAYS be used before viewing the sun. NEVER look directly at the sun with your eyes OR through any optical equipment or instrument**

Topics about things other than Astronomy. Yes there is more to life than astronomy. Its hard to imagine, but true.