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Seeing the stars or the moon doesn’t have to be complicated; even a beginner can do it with the right scope. By John Alexander Published Feb 27, 2025 9:15 AM EST Add Popular Science (opens in a new ...

When I recommend telescopes, I ask three questions,” says Katherine Troche, president of the Amateur Astronomers Association.

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