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18-01-2010, 05:18 PM
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Monthly Observing Challenge
Hi everyone,
I've had a look at the monthly observing challenges in the resources area and think that we should do it again as it promotes observational astronomy  .
I also think that we should keep the objects in range of small scopes.
And we can all have input in what objects to view for the month like say a poll on the favourite objects for the month.
Who ever thinks this is a good idea please post your replies and i'll try and make an observing challenge for this month.
orestis
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18-01-2010, 05:33 PM
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Great idea Orestis ....... Count me in
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18-01-2010, 06:02 PM
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Yep, great idea Orestis!!
I have had a look there a few times, to see what to search for, instead of pouring over my books and charts. 
Last edited by Liz; 18-01-2010 at 06:32 PM.
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18-01-2010, 06:20 PM
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Bright the hawk's flight
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Great idea Orestis
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18-01-2010, 06:23 PM
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I'll be in that.
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18-01-2010, 07:39 PM
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I'll agree as well, bring it on, hope I will see them in my area.
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18-01-2010, 08:38 PM
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I'll join in too.
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18-01-2010, 09:30 PM
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Very good idea Orestis.
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18-01-2010, 11:14 PM
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I'm interested count me in. 
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18-01-2010, 11:27 PM
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Agreed
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19-01-2010, 10:04 AM
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2 screw loose stargazers
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Great Idea!!
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19-01-2010, 11:24 AM
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Agreed, great idea
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19-01-2010, 05:28 PM
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Thank you to your responses ,
I have made a thread called january observing challenge object selections were you can post the objects that you will like to view and we will see which ones are the most popular.
i think that it will be easier if i came up with some objects and see if you guys agree with them.  .
What do you think?
regards orestis
happy viewing
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19-01-2010, 09:32 PM
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totally a sweet idea. I'm in fo shizzle.
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21-01-2010, 03:15 PM
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Bring it on! Having a range of objects that are within reach of small scopes / light polluted skies would be good.
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21-01-2010, 03:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by orestis
i think that it will be easier if i came up with some objects and see if you guys agree with them. .
What do you think?
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Yep, please do all the hard work, and we'll just look
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21-01-2010, 08:24 PM
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We need some challenge objects for 10-14" size scopes aswell
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22-01-2010, 09:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pgc hunter
We need some challenge objects for 10-14" size scopes aswell |
AGREED we ought to give you guys a challenge  .
orestis
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22-01-2010, 01:17 PM
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Count me in
Well it's worked already! I looked at the list and was pleased to see objects I know I am likely to be able to see with my 6" Reflector. I've just printed the list, keen to meet the observational challenges.
I think a list of challenges for different 'scopes is a good idea also.
But thanks again for including the 'baby' scopes It's surprising how much you can see with them, especially in dark skies.
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22-01-2010, 02:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaarpy
Well it's worked already! I looked at the list and was pleased to see objects I know I am likely to be able to see with my 6" Reflector. I've just printed the list, keen to meet the observational challenges.
I think a list of challenges for different 'scopes is a good idea also.
But thanks again for including the 'baby' scopes It's surprising how much you can see with them, especially in dark skies.
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Thats good to here Kathleen,
i'm glad its working for the small scopes.
It is very suprising how much you can see with them .Do you have dark skies?
orestis 
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