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Free Astronomy Tools

Posted on August 16, 2010 by newton

My latest Houston public library sidewalk astronomy event was moved indoors to the “program place” on the 4th floor so I thought I would throw together some free and easy astronomy tips to share. When the weather won’t cooperate there … Continue reading →

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Summer Stargazing at George Observatory

Posted on August 2, 2010 by newton

On Sunday August 1st 2010 Houston had a rare and fantastically clear, low humidity night. I headed out to the George Observatory with a few other members of the Fort Bend Astronomy Club to take advantage of a rare chance … Continue reading →

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