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From the August 2011 issue

There’s a lot of Moon to observe

Learn about lunar geology with sights you can target with your telescope.
By Michael E. Bakich | Published: August 29, 2011 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

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Learn about lunar geology with sights you can target with your telescope.

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