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Before You Buy a Telescope<\/b><\/a><\/font>
A telescope can be useful piece of astronomy equipment, as long as the person is adequately prepared. Too many people make the mistake of rushing out to buy a scope before they are prepared, and after a few unfruitful nights under the stars, the unprepared observer can become very disappointed and disillusioned.<\/font><\/a><\/font><\/td><\/tr>
Astronomy versus Astrology <\/b><\/a><\/font>
Astrology often gets much better exposure than Classical Astronomy, and it\'s important to understand and appreciate the differences.
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What is Classical Astronomy?<\/b><\/a><\/font>
"Classical Astronomy" represents the traditional study of the sky as it has been done for centuries, even before the telescope. It is different from the more common "modern astronomy" that deals with "black holes," the "Big Bang" and "life on other planets." Classical Astronomy is the basis for our entire system of timekeeping, and has its foundation in the Bible. <\/font><\/a><\/font><\/td><\/tr>
Calculating Precession (A Reader Question)<\/b><\/a><\/font>
Friday, October 24, 2008<\/i><\/font>
Precession is a very even, precise motion that has a very predictable amount of movement over the span of millennia. It only amounts to about 1 arcminute every 72 years. <\/font><\/a><\/font><\/td><\/tr><\/table>');