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July 2021

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The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each monthly issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in an easy-to-understand, user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level.

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With a modest telescope, you can spot these celestial beauties.

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The dwarf planet reaches opposition July 17. Here’s what you need to know to spot it.

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The optics are what makes a telescope tick, but creating the perfect mirror is an intricate, artisanal process.

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