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Astronomy For Beginners

Despite the fact that astronomy is the oldest science, it is still at the forefront of not only scientific thought, but also that of the public at large. Who hasn’t gazed up at the stars while walking home late at night and wondered? Having said that though, the ancient people of definitely the northern hemisphere, but probably both hemispheres, knew the movements of the stars and planets better than most of us do today. Continue reading

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Astronomy – Some Important Dates Before Christ

There is no doubt that astronomy is the oldest science and there is also no doubt that astronomy was being studied by everyone, not only the wise men, thousands and thousands of years ago. Continue reading

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The Best Times and Places for Stargazing

Stargazing is definitely an enjoyable hobby that can really be enjoyed by anyone. However numerous people seem to be confused as to where and when the ideal locations and times to go are. Below are a number of guidelines that will, with any luck, clear some of this confusion. Continue reading

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