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RandyR
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There's a great beginner's article on astronomy in the 2008 version of the "Old Farmer's Almanac". Nicely written and informative.
I'm not familiar with the author, Bob Berman, but I applaud his efforts on behalf of the astro community for writing such a neat article, and the OFA for publishing it.
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"Dark Skies & Great Viewing"
RandyR / NQ0R
GPS 9.25 XLT/Sky Align /FeatherTouch
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~Steph~
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Reged: 06/11/05
Posts: 21658
Loc: North Texas
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Probably the same Bob Berman as Astronomy magazine's columnist? Dunno. Is that article online or in the print version?
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Steph
10" RCX400 ~~ 4" TV102 ~~ WO ZS80FD ~~ PST
Serenity Observatory 
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RandyR
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Reged: 04/01/04
Posts: 14076
Loc: Castle Rock, CO 6677' MSL
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It's in the print version, I picked it up at the grocery store today. I get a kick out of the "old time" remedies and weather predictions. I don't take it any more seriously than I do the "National Enquirer", but it's kind of fun to read...
However, the astronomy article was great.
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"Dark Skies & Great Viewing"
RandyR / NQ0R
GPS 9.25 XLT/Sky Align /FeatherTouch
TV85 w/FeatherTouch
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novbabies
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Reged: 06/05/05
Posts: 15678
Loc: Northern Georgia!
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Would've also though Astronomy author - fresh and upbeat, even humorous, writing style?
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Good Seeing!
Mark
Orion 12" XTi f/4.9
VERY old Edmund 6" f/8 reflector
Assorted binoculars
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Rick Woods
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Reged: 01/27/05
Posts: 4294
Loc: Inner Solar System
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That's the same Bob Berman who writes for Astronomy, and IMO is one of their biggest assets. I get the Farmer's Almanac every year, for the monthly tables. Very handy, and cheap.
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- Rick
14" LX200GPS
8" Meade 826C
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desertstars
Deja moo
Reged: 11/05/03
Posts: 30019
Loc: Tucson, AZ
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I haven't looked at one of these in many years. I may have to check this one out.
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Tom W.
SVP8 'She turned me into a 3-legged Newt' EQ
Ralph, the All-Purpose 102mm Refractor
Under the Desert Stars
"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey
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