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New to the Board? Introduce yourself and let us know a little bit about you. How long have you been observing? What equipment do you have? What do you like to observe? Vendors please read!

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A forum to discuss light pollution --- combating it, how to reduce it, how to explain it to others, successful stories, etc.

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Jan 29, 2014 21:40:49 GMT -5

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Sept 5, 2013 18:46:39 GMT -5
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Discussing refractor telescopes.

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by daniel
Aug 5, 2014 7:12:12 GMT -5
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Discussing reflector telescopes.

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Aug 29, 2013 23:48:03 GMT -5
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Discussing Cassegrain designed telescopes.

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Oct 7, 2013 22:26:21 GMT -5
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Discussing other designs of telescopes.

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Feb 18, 2014 21:49:52 GMT -5
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Discussing telescope eyepieces.

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May 25, 2015 1:17:55 GMT -5
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Discussing astronomy equipment accessories.

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Jun 9, 2012 8:54:02 GMT -5
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Discussing telescope mounts.

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Sept 22, 2014 15:00:27 GMT -5
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Discussing binoculars for astronomy.

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Feb 11, 2013 7:21:34 GMT -5
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Discuss using your computer to help you observe, planetarium programs, etc.

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Aug 31, 2014 10:33:34 GMT -5
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A forum for those who like to build or modify their astro-gear.

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Sept 27, 2014 18:16:28 GMT -5

Observing

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Tell us what you have recently observed!

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Interested in radio astronomy or listening to meteors? Discuss it here!

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Aug 12, 2013 11:56:16 GMT -5
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Talk about star parties across Canada or your club's observing sessions.

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Jun 7, 2014 10:38:07 GMT -5

Images Of The Night Sky

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Discuss everything related to astrophotography.

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Sketches of the night sky and objects within it.

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Dec 28, 2014 22:22:39 GMT -5

2009: The International Year of Astronomy

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Discuss all things IYA here. Ask for advice on how to start an IYA event or how to become involved in one, etc.

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Sub-boards: 100 Hours Of Astronomy, IYA Events: Maritimes, IYA Events: Quebec, IYA Events: Ontario, IYA Events: Manitoba and Saskatchewan, IYA Events: Alberta and B.C. , Astronomy Events

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Apr 18, 2011 18:38:56 GMT -5

Test forum

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A place where you can test posting photos, making posts, etc, if you're having problems figuring it out.

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