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For discussing solar observing in white light and hydrogen alpha

For discussing observing of the moon

For discussing observing of solar system objects including planets, comets, and asteroids

For discussing observing comets and asteroids

For discussing observing stars and star systems including binaries and variables

For discussing observing deep sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies

For discussing reflecting telescopes including Newtonian, Cassegrainian (Classical), Herschelian, and Off-Axis

For discussing refracting telescopes of all sizes

For discussing Catadioptric telescopes including SCT's, MCT's, Mak-Newt's, Schmidt's, and SNT's

For discussing Amateur Telescope Making, Optics, and Do It Yourself astronomy projects

For discussing imaging with digital still and video cameras including astronomy specific CCD's, DSLR's, compact cameras, and small-chip video cameras.

For discussing film astrophotography

For discussing image processing tools and techniques

For discussing sketching stellar objects

For discussing observatory plans, construction, and maintenance

For discussing telescope mounts include Altazimuth, Dobsonian, Equitorial, Fork, and German Equitorial

For discussing telescope piers including fixed, mobile, and transportable

For discussing astronomy software and technology including hardware, software, and applications

For discussing astronomy media including books, artwork, videos, and movies

For discussing cosmology and theories about the origins of our universe

For discussing past or upcoming events including outreach, clubs, or star parties

For discussing space exploration, manned and unmanned, including launches, missions, and new concepts

For discussing the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

For discussing anything else that doesn't go in any of the other forums