Questions tagged [star-gazing]
Questions regarding casually watching the stars.
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How to spot Andromeda in a 130mm telescope?
I have no problem to spot orion nebula, I mean the blue splash caused by the gas on my 130mm reflector telescope but I can’t see the same on Andromeda, what I am missing?
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How Well Can I See the Surface of Jupiter Using Natgeo 76/700 EQ Telescope?
I have been trying to see surface features on the disk of Jupiter with my Natgeo 76/700 EQ1 but it does not appear to be too clear. So I was wondering:
What kind of image I should expect from this ...
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Which are some little known catalogues whose objects can be observed during the night sky?
We all know about the Messier catalogue. Little know or have heard about the Melotte catalogue. I am in search of those rare catalogues apart from Messier, NGC and IC with objects/sources that aren't ...
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Fixed star-like light appears for a second or two - is there a way to find out what it was?
I saw what I can only describe as a fixed point of light, as bright as a shooting star, near Alpheratz for a second or two before disappearing. I am positive it wasn't a satellite nor a plane. There ...
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Is there a webpage that shows the night sky but can filter out dim stars?
This webpage is very good for viewing the night sky and learning the names of the stars
Timeanddate - Astronomy
However, it shows too many stars. Because I live in the city, I can only see about 50 ...
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Is Adhara a member of binary star system?
During the initial days of Covid pandemic I discovered my interest in astronomy . I found it by gazing at night sky near Sirius that Adhara was undergoing a significant wobbling motion . I thought ...
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Stargazing (Tenerife) - different quality today and yesterday
I'm on the Tenerife island and (in the mountains above the clouds - 2300) the day before yesterday, I could clearly see the Milky Way and stars (1 am). So I went to the same place yesterday and the ...
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Actual meteor sightings formula
I'm trying to realistically approximate the value of meteor sightings during a meteor shower because I don't want to have high expectations going in. I have a couple questions about this formula I ...
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Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2020 viewing times
It's my first time going to see the Quadrantids Meteor Shower, or any meteor shower in fact. I just want to know if I'm getting the right info for viewing this event. I got my info from this site ...
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Binocular highlights from Tasmania next few weeks?
My friends are visiting southern Australia and Tasmania for the next few weeks.
I am lobbying them to bring my Nikon 8x42 binoculars so they can appreciate the Milky Way and possibly see a few other ...
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Which database of celestial objects do stargazing apps use?
Stargazing apps such as Star Walk must have a database with a list of celestial objects, their names and details and each of their celestial coordinates.
I am interested to know which database these ...
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Is it possible to do moon sighting in advance for 5 years with 100% accuracy? [duplicate]
It is Ramzan and the usual heated disagreements between clerics here in Pakistan as to the sighting of the crescent. This time the minister of Science and Technology (who is not a scientist himself ...
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Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing events near Chicago
I'm going to be in Chicago during the weekend of Aug 11th, 2018. Can you suggest any viewing parties that are not too far away?
I'm very very amateur. I don't really know too much about astronomy, ...
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First Telescope SkyWatcher Heritage 5" Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope
I have been star gazing for awhile with a pair of binoculars and now I am ready to step it up a bit and purchase a telescope.
I have been looking at the SkyWatcher Heritage 5" Tabletop Dobsonian ...
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Does Polaris have a trail in the sky timelapse?
I came across few sources that claim Polaris movement cannot be observed with the naked eye. But then, I saw images of the star trails (timelapse), and they clearly show Polaris not quite at the true ...
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