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Urban skies
Astronomy columnist Phil Harrington shares tips on how to observe from the city.
Setup is key when urban stargazing
The right equipment, site, and techniques can make all the difference when you're observing from the city.
Observing the bright stuff
The Moon, Sun, and planets are all easy telescope targets from the city.
Fun with double and variable stars
Splitting tight double stars and tracking the brightness changes of variable stars are fun activities unimpeded by sky glow.
Explore deep-sky delights
A number of star clusters, planetary nebulae, and galaxies lies within reach of urban observers.
Resources for urban stargazers
Join the fight against light pollution, and get involved in an urban astronomy club.
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