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Welcome,fellowtravelertothestars!Forthenextyearwewilltakeajourneytogetheracrossthenight
sky. In these pages you will find lunar features, planets, meteor
showers, single and multiple stars, open and globular clusters, as
well as distant galaxies. There will be astronomy history to
explore, famous astronomers to meet, and science to learn. You'll
find things here for those who enjoy stargazing with just their
eyes, binoculars, or even the largest of telescopes! Although these
observing tips are designed with all readers in mind, not everyone
lives in the same time zone-or the same hemisphere-and certainly no
one has clear skies every night. But no matter where you live, or
who you are, it is my hope that somewhere here you find something
of interest to keep you looking up! LearningtheNightSky If you are
new to astronomy, it might seem difficult to learn all those stars.
Relax! It's much easier than you think. Just like moving to a new
city, everything will seem unfamiliar at first, but with a little
help from some maps, you'll soon be finding your way around like a
pro. Once you become familiar with the constellations and how they
appear to move across the night sky, the rest is easy. If you do
not have maps of your own, try visiting your local library or one
of many online sites thatcangeneratethem.
Theygiveobjectpositionsingreatdetail,andmosthaveakeyofGreekletters
to help you understand star hop instructions.
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