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Your astrophotos Whether you are just getting started or have been shooting the sky for years, post your latest astrophotos here or submit them to our Online Reader Gallery. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: M31 & IC 5146 by Jean B 20 hours, 10 minutes ago	4,119	23,137
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Resources Recommend your favorite books, sky charts, and software. If you're new here, please read our forum policies.	Re: Best Star Atlas by Martian dust 17 hours, 36 minutes ago	311	1,627
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