Intro to Observing Article - Thrillist

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Intro to Observing Article - Thrillist

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Hi all,

A few weeks ago I was interviewed by Dustin Nelson from Thrillist, about getting started in observing.

He just completed the first of two articles (the 2nd will be on how to decide on the right first telescope). I thought I'd pass it along.

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/a ... stargazing

FYI -- I did not tell him that you could see Saturn's rings or the crescent of Venus thru binoculars! :lol: :D

Suresh
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Great job. I liked the article and I thought your comments were great - as usual.
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