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For a starter you can't beat an 8-10 inch Dobsonian with a telrad finder. I still miss my fast 8-inch Dob from La Maison de l'Astronomie in Mtl. It was about 200 mm shorter than the standard f6 Dobs

Hi Adam, While Gatineau is enticing in some ways, it is a regulated area that can cause some issues with observing scheduling, and obviously even more so right now with lockdowns, etc. On the Quebec

I haven’t looked through very many scopes. Someday, when star parties are a thing again, I hope to meet some fellow astronomers and trade views and tips. Focus Scientific has an 8” dob that you

I have a Franken-scope. OTA and primary are vintage Meade Model 4495C (114 mm f/8), bought for cheap on kijiji. Had the mirror recoated by Normand Fullum. The mirror figure is not great, but certainly

Hi OAF members , novice astronomer seeking advice for starter telescope . Any recommendations .... type / sellers ?

Hi Adam , what type of scope did you get , are you pleased with the results ? Just looking for ideas of what scope to buy , Tom

Quebec is on curfew mow , not a good idea to there after 8 pm , you'll get a big fine . Like yourself I'm also new to astronomy and looking for a viewing place . Live downtown. What type of telescope

Adam You won't regret North Frontenac!? A great place to observe - dark skies.? The drive it worth it.? The Ontario lockdown begins tonight at midnight.? Hopefully there will not be complications

Excellent tips on pest control. Looks like I’m going to North Frontenac tonight! -Adam

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+1 to that. Take some notes on conditions, what you can see, and how easy you find locating things. That’ll give you some basis across different nights. Or just get out a ridiculous amount and build

As far as I know dark sites are open. And I just posted a video about why dark skies matter yesterday... https://youtu.be/OmgA99F8Q2Y They make a BIG difference, especially on faint

Wow, that does look impressive. And less than a 2-hr drive. I don’t have all night (literally, lol). Would you trade 3 hours at a mediocre site for an hour at a dark site? Looks like they are

Last time I was out at the Diefenbunker was July 2020. They had all the exterior lights on and it was pretty obnoxious in the parking lot. Maybe there’s a secret path to a sheltered spot that I

10/10 would recommend North Frontenac. Good skies, pad, power, bathroom (not sure if it is still open due to Covid though).

There is the North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve, it's dark, a bit of a drive (1h48m from downtown Ottawa according to google). its darker then the Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area near

Hi Adam! What about the carp library/Diefenbunker site? Is that allowed/ viable? https://www.cleardarksky.com/c/CrpONkey.html Mike

Right. Thanks for pointing that out. I will have to change my plans tonight! Still looking for feedback for future sessions, though. -Adam