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Become familiar with the constellations, learn how to read a star chart, find seasonal targets to observe like planets, comets, and meteor showers, and more.
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This season features two dominant gas giants, some memorable planetary lineups, notable asterisms, and the first great comet of 2013.
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Michael E. Bakich //
Published: March 5, 2013 |
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Amateur astronomy is fun and easy. Follow these tips and you’ll be viewing the universe in no time.
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Michael E. Bakich |
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Listen to Senior Editor Michael E. Bakich as he shares the proper pronunciation of the sky's star patterns.
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Learn a few constellations and you'll have a familiar friend every clear night.
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Richard Talcott |
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Senior Editor Rich Talcott helps you navigate the night sky using Astronomy magazine's pullout star chart — located in the center of each monthly issue.
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Richard Talcott |
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Senior Editor Richard Talcott shows off all the cool features that can help you observe the night sky with Astronomy.com's StarDome.
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Richard Talcott |
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Astronomy magazine subscribers have access to a slew of cool functions in StarDome Plus. Senior Editor Rich Talcott explains some of the highlights.
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Richard Talcott |
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Fight light pollution with the International Dark Sky Association.
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Matt Quandt |
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