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    How to Photograph a Meteor Shower

    Taking photographs of a meteor shower can be an exercise in patience as meteors streak across the sky quickly and unannounced, but with these tips – and some good fortune – you might be rewarded with a great photo.

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    Meteors are seen as streaks of light coming from a central point in the sky. Trees are in the foreground of the image.
    The Perseids Meteor Shower.
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    Binoculars: A Great First Telescope

    A first telescope should be easy to use and provide good quality views while being affordable. As it turns out, those requirements make the first telescope of choice for many stargazers something unexpected: a good pair of binoculars!

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    Child looking through tripod-mounted binoculars.
    Observing the Moon with binoculars in Texas, USA.
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    How to Find Good Places to Stargaze

    If you're hoping to do some skywatching, but you're not quite sure how to find a great spot, we have you covered. Here are some key things to know about how to find the best places for stargazing.

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    The bright stars in the constellation Orion appear above a rocky mesa at night. The bright star Sirius is seen to the left of the mesa.
    The constellation Orion.

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