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This Fun Activity Got My Kids Interested in Astronomy
Summary Solar eclipse viewing can be a fun way to learn a lot about our solar system. You can watch an eclipse through household objects such as colanders. Watching the eclipse encouraged my kids to want to learn more about space. I’ve been fascinated by eclipses ever since reading the classic Tintin comic Prisoners of the Sun. In the story,…
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10 Items You Need to Add to Your Amateur Astronomy Toolkit Today
Over the years, I’ve collected a large bundle of items that accompany me every time I head out stargazing. Starting with astronomy-specific tools and finishing with items that will keep you comfortable, here’s a checklist of essentials that will help you optimize your stellar experience. 1 Plan Ahead With a Planisphere Before you head outside, it’s worth having a quick…
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I Won’t Buy a Telescope for Astronomy Without These 5 Features
Quick Links A Laser or Electronic Finder All telescopes aren’t created equal, but how do you find a good one? Here’s what I now look for when trying to decide between one telescope and another. 5 Computerized Aiming If you’re a beginner, don’t let your complete ignorance of the night sky frighten you away from picking up a telescope. There…
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