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However, once you have your telescope, you probably want to do a couple of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\">First, observe the night sky! Of course, this is what telescopes are for. To learn more, we have some information for you about The Night Sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You also need to use your telescope properly and take care of it. You\u2019re in luck, we\u2019ve just added some helpful information about telescope use and care to our website. Check it out!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fas37.org\/wp\/navigate-the-night-sky\/\">The Night Sky<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fas37.org\/wp\/telescope-use-and-care\/\">Telescope Use &amp; Care<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purchasing a telescope can be a long and sometimes tedious process. However, once you have your telescope, you probably want to do a couple of things. First, observe the night sky! Of course, this is what telescopes are for. 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