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Tools of Stargazing (FoS)

Stargazing Tools – Evaluating the Night Sky

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Cloudy nights are all bad for stargazing. But not all clear night are the same. Some are better for observing the Moon and planets, others are better for seeing faint galaxies and nebulae. After this short lesson you will know how to tell the difference between the two. This will help you plan your stargazing sessions, use your time more efficientl...

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Stargazing Tools – Visual Observing Basics

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In this first section on Stargazing Tools, you discover how to use the most important tools of all for observing the night sky… your eyes. Once you know a little about how your eyes operate and how to use them to see faint astronomical objects, you will be able to detect an amazing amount of fine detail in any size of telescope.
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