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If you're new to using a telescope, start your night sky observations with the moon or a bright planet. Looking at the moon is ideal for a couple of reasons. First, it's easy to find and as a beginner, you'll have little trouble locating it in the night sky. Second, the moon is a brilliant and beautiful object to behold through the lens of a telescope. Third, there are so many facets and areas of a moon to explore, you can keep going back to discover new terrain. If you find the moon is actually too bright to behold, here is a hint – use a neutral density filter to lessen the light intensity.
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