Year of the Comet
Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)

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Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)

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June 2001
Lagoon Nebula
With the right steps and equipment, you'll be able to produce a knockout deep-sky astrophotograph.
By David Healy // Published: June 19, 2001
lowell observatory
To become an astrophotographer all you need is a 35mm camera, an inexpensive tripod, and a cable release.
By David Healy // Published: June 4, 2001
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