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Beginner's Corner Welcome to the Beginner's Corner. Here we will try to give you the facts and flavors you will need. There is no particular order here, so click away at your own covenience. I have tried to organize the page so that the categories make some sense. The idea here is to have a good time and enjoy the experience. A glossary - a few words you need to better understand astronomy Telescope Types Magnification - The power of a telescope Eyes: Your best instrument Buying a First Telescope Universal Time vs Local Time Find your time NOW Some beginners' books Ask Uncle Bill Answers to questions posed to Uncle Bill Links to other beginner's sites
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