It's January in New England. Which means, unless you're an astrophotographer, you may not be observing as much as you like, given the recent cold weather. While progress on observing lists may be slow or even at a standstill, this time of year is perfect for preparing observing resolutions for the upcoming year. Here are some of mine: 1. Organizing Eyepieces and Accessory Gear: I find the biggest barrier to observing is having my stuff scattered (often the result of not returning items to their place after a few observing sessions). I will strive to get my eyepieces, charts, batteries, and scopes closer together to make deployment that much easier! 2. Commit to completing one Astronomical League Observing List: I've started several, but have not finished one! The AL Observing List Award Program is a great way to keep motivated throughout the year and observe objects you may not have considered before. 3. I...
Comments
Post a Comment