All About Space

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Lunar observers often feel frustrated during summer because the Moon’s low altitude means they have to see it through the murk and haze that lingers above the horizon, so the Moon often appears bloated and its image wobbles and warps in eyepieces. However, the Moon is always a lovely sight through a telescope, so this summer why not try and track down something new – or something you’ll almost certainly

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