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Meade LX90 Telescopes with LNT

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Meade's LX90 telescopes use GPS and level north technology for moderately priced, easy to use, goto telescopes. more...

Tools to Learn Constellations

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Beginning stargazers often want to learn the astronomical constellations. Advanced stargazers want to teach their kids or others some astronomy. These tools can help. more...

Constellations Lyra & Aquila Myth

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The ancient Chinese myth of the Herd-Boy and Weaver-Girl is an interesting legend about the constellations Aquila and Lyra. more...

Eclipse Watching

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Solar and lunar eclipses are among natures treats. How to observe an eclipse and what to expect. more...

Mars as Large as the Full Moon

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Despite persistent rumors to the contrary it is never possible for Mars to appear as large as the full Moon in the sky. more...

Nebula in the Constellation Orion

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Some ancient myths about the constellation Orion saw it as a mother or creator god rather than as a hunter. These myths were surprisingly prescient. more...

Myths for the Constellation Orion

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Cultures worldwide had myths about the constellation Orion. He was the Stormy One, the First Slim One, as well as the cold and Chinook winds. more...

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