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Constellations are funny things, and beginner stargazers have so many misconceptions about them. Some novices believe constellations are fanciful pictures in the sky and may wonder why they can never ...

One of the first steps to becoming a backyard astronomer is learning how to read the night sky. It doesn’t require a lot of money or technology – just some knowledge on how to get started. Even from ...