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This section is dedicated to providing clear answers to common questions about using telescopes to observe the night sky.

How to choose your first telescope
How to choose your first telescopeAnd get the best big bang for your buck.
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How much does a good telescope cost?
How much does a good telescope cost?The sky is the limit. Literally.
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What are Dobsonian telescopes?
What are Dobsonian telescopes?SBFF. Stargazers' best friend forever.
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What's a telescope aperture?
What's a telescope aperture?Size does indeed matter.
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What's the focal length on a telescope?
What's the focal length on a telescope?It's not a stretch to say focal length is a telescope's most important feature.
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