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[samiup]

im new to this forum and to stargazing too.
i just acquired an 8" dob and started learning my way around the night sky. but because of the Chicago high glare night sky, i don't see much in the best cases , my observations were very limited to big objects like the moon and Jupiter.

i just came to know about this forum, i think its pretty good, although it desperately needs a face lift as it looks like an early 90s website, but it has a lot of useful content etc...

so, just wanted to say hi, and if anyone have a tip for me concerning stargazing around Chicago, it will be most appreciated.

kind regards to All

[Centaur]

May 4, 2009 10:40:23 GMT -6 samiup said:

im new to this forum and to stargazing too.
i just acquired an 8" dob and started learning my way around the night sky. but because of the Chicago high glare night sky, i don't see much in the best cases , my observations were very limited to big objects like the moon and Jupiter.

i just came to know about this forum, i think its pretty good, although it desperately needs a face lift as it looks like an early 90s website, but it has a lot of useful content etc...

so, just wanted to say hi, and if anyone have a tip for me concerning stargazing around Chicago, it will be most appreciated.

kind regards to All

Welcome to the discussion group, samiup, and the fascinating world of astronomy. I’m not certain where you are in Chicagoland. The man who runs this website, Joe Guzmán, is a telescope operator at the Adler Planetarium and may be able to assist you with observing there. Harper College in Palatine has an observatory near me that is often open to the public. Of course heading to rural areas, especially in mountains, would be ideal.

This website used to be a lot more active. I’ve already made comments to Joe that are similar to the advice you gave. But Joe seems to have become involved with other activities which leave him less time to remain attentive here. Meanwhile, take a look at the astronomical page on my website where I present graphics I’ve created for previewing astronomical events: www.CurtRenz.com/astronomical.html