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1 Stargazing 101: For Amateur Astronomers
Viewing the night sky This file created specifically for Rashed Alhedhaif Stargazing 101: For Amateur Astronomers

2 “Second star to the right, and straight on ‘til morning.”
On a clear night, you can see bright stars, constellations, and planets with the naked eye.

3 Getting Started Dark sky Star chart app Binocculars
Join a local star club

4 Constellations: Northern Hemisphere
Ursa Major is a large constellation that stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere can see easily.

5 Popular Constellations: Gemini

6 popular constellations: Leo
Other popular constellations include Orion, Gemini, and Leo.

7 Stargazing with a telescope

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