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Hi! I’m Elena. I’m a journalist who has been into astronomy since I was a kid. I founded this site to share tips and facts about astronomy and telescopes.If you are new around here and you want to get started with the hobby, check out our astronomy for beginners guide or the recommended gear page.
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