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If your telescope comes equipped with an adequate finderscope and eyepieces, your next consideration must be a red-lensed flashlight. Red allows you to preserve your night vision while doing anything requiring light during observing. It can be a simple as red cellophane secured to a penlight, but many astronomical companies offer inexpensive models. Only red light is welcome to astronomers!

If you are planning on doing a lot of lunar viewing, you might wish to consider a lunar filter and a moon map—while deep sky hunters will need star charts. Consider a sturdy case of any kind to help keep your accessories clean and protected, as well as a pencil and notepad to keep track of your observations.



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