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Summer’s Starry Nights, a Nova Watch, and Planetary Adventures
This week we journey through the night sky for the week starting July 7th. As the moon transitions from its New Moon phase to the First Quarter, we'll revel in the darker skies perfect for stargazing. We’ll also look at three more summer constellations: Scutum, Pegasus, and Cetus, uncovering their notable stars, clusters, and deep sky objects.We’ll discuss how to use averted vision to enhance viewing of dim objects, and we’re keeping an eye on T Coronae Borealis, a star that may go nova this summer!We also share practical tips for new astronomers, focusing on what to expect when observing…
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