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• Planetary Landers and Entry Probes

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• The Star Guide: Learn How To Read the Night Sky Star by Star

  A thorough revision of the bestselling guide to the night sky–over 100,000 copies sold! The first edition of The Star Guide introduced readers of all ages to the wonders of the night sky. Now comes the highly anticipated revised edition, expertly updated by one of the world’s leading writers on astronomy and space. Illustrated throughout [...]

• Star registry – register a star for your mates

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• Sky & Telescope’s Star Wheel 40 North

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