On rainy/cloudy days what can a non photographer do?

[Manok101]

I want to do things astronomy related, but its been very cloudy here lately and was wondering what I could do that keeps me hopeful for a clear enough day where I can see things myself? I'm not talking clean my scope and whatnot. I don't know what I want, which is why I'm asking here. What can a non pro or photographer do on cloudy days?

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Fret!

Alternatively, browse SGL, or find other ways to update your knowledge of things astronomical. I study my sky atlas and various catalogues to select new targets to view.

[Gomtuu]

I spend my time setting up and dismantling my kit, so that when I actually take it somewhere, I have a chance of knowing what I'm doing

[bingevader]

Collimation seems a favourite past time.

Modding another, flocked your 'scope yet?!

i seem to spend more time here when it's cloudy.

And, thinking and planning what I would be looking at if only the clouds would clear for an hour or two!

Cheers

[swamp thing]

Start building some kit.

[E621Keith]

Collimation - Newtonian is popular for a reason

If you don't have a Newtonain, you can plan your next observation.

[damnut]

Reading and looking at stellarium to visualise what I can't see ..

[Beulah]

Start building some kit.

Definitely. I'm looking to modify my kit for easier setting up which will lead to more motivation hopefully.

[ronl]

It's always best to plan ahead, so get out your sky maps, or study stellarium,

jot down a strategy of what you intend to see, this saves time, and gives

more time to observe, print out some observing logs ready for your next

clear night, keeping a log is worth while as you keep track of your original plan,

plan well ahead two or three nights ahead, you never know, I've had four nights

in a row this week, doing this also helps you with your knowledge of the night sky.

Clear Sky's

[ollypenrice]

I like reading up on the science and history of astronomy.

Olly

[Gomtuu]

I'm going to part with more cash for more kit I'm not using!

[LukeSkywatcher]

I indulge my other passion: COOKING.

I am addicted to watching the Food Network.

[baggywrinkle]

Have a couple of glasses of wine then reading, cleaning EP's, looking at Stellarium....

We are going to get a cloudy night tonight so it will be some of the above.

[nephilim]

I'm going to part with more cash for more kit I'm not using!

You can never have enough stuff you dont use

[Matt Scunthorpe]

I tend to do other things when its cloudy.

But throw yourself into Stellairum, its almost like the real thing . I try to plan what im going to look for when im out next.