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JohnHoltz
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I have been an amateur astronomer since the late 1970's. I enjoy observational astronomy, mathematics, and spaceflight. Cosmology and astrophysics are not as interesting to me.

In the past, I observed occultations (total and grazing lunar, asteroidal) and variable stars. Since my free time is limited now, I mostly enjoy watching satellites pass over.

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If Earth is tilted, why is Polaris always above the same spot?
Apr 28, 2019
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Why do satellites arcs end abruptly when observed from Earth
Dec 26, 2018
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Did I see a supernova explosion?
Sep 12, 2020
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Moon moving near horizon much faster than at zenith, reason? error?
Aug 1, 2023
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Does the sun's rising/setting angle change every few months?
Nov 4, 2020
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Why moon sighted only in Kerala but not in rest of India?
Jun 14, 2018
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Does this photo show the "Little Dipper" and "Big Dipper"?
Dec 17, 2020
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Are there any galaxies visible in the night sky around the Orion constellation?
Nov 1, 2019
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Could someone explain what is wrong with my telescope, and what should I be able to see with it?
Nov 28, 2021
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Is it possible to block the surrounding light in a solar eclipse if we made the moon bigger or closer to the earth?
Apr 10, 2022
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Who filmed the Apollo 11 trans-lunar injection?
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Are cherry-pickers a new thing in spaceflight?
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Exit film of moon landing departure
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How often does a geostationary satellite enter into a Lunar shadow?
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How far away can spacecraft be seen with an optical telescope?