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					<p>The Night Sky Network has grown from 140 clubs to more than 400 clubs across the US. The last 15 years have shown tremendous effort by these clubs, whose members have brought the wonders of the night sky to over 4 million people and counting.</p>
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					<p>Night Sky Network astronomy clubs can often be found sharing the night skies in State Parks and National Parks across the country.  Find out if a park nearby you has a public astronomy program and enjoy looking up under some of the darkest skies around.</p>
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					<p>Astronomers have discovered many creative ways to do outreach in their communities while staying safe. While many events are online only, there are other avenues for doing outreach - even some that still use the sidewalk!</p>
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					<p>Do you want to peer deeper into the night sky and dive into astronomy with your first telescope? As it turns out, the best choice for many budding stargazers is something unexpected: a good pair of binoculars!</p>
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					<p>Everyone's favorite lunar celebration will be held on October 1, 2022. What will you do to celebrate our Moon?</p>
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					<p>Night Sky Network members in the greater New York City area were on the ground at Times Square to witness the historic landing of the NASA InSight mission alongside official NASA representatives and space enthusiasts.</p>
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					<p>The northern constellation of Cepheus contains many notable objects, including the original Cepheid Variable: Delta Cephei! How did observations of stars like Delta Cephei change astronomy? Find out in our latest edition of Night Sky Notes!</p>
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					<p>Did you know that many libraries let you check out telescopes, as well as books? Find out more about the Library Telescope Program inside!</p>
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					<p>Looking for some quick and simple outreach materials? Want to give your visitors something to remember your event, engage their interest, or spark their interest in more astronomy? These handouts from the Night Sky Network may be just the thing you need!</p>
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					<p>It's that time of year again: winter! Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the cold, crisp sky offers spectacular views of the Orion Nebula!</p>
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					<p>Some constellations can be as familiar as old friends. Learn about three of them in February's Night Sky Notes!</p>
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					<p>Restart your interest in observing! Get to the next level in your skills! Get recognized for your long nights under the stars! Join an observing program from the Astronomical League! There are observing programs for astronomers of all levels and interests-from the most beginning beginner surrounded by light pollution, to the most advanced astronomer under dark clear skies, there truly is an observing program for everyone. Find out more inside!</p>
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					<p>Make your public programs more welcoming with this set of five short videos for amateur astronomers. Learn the latest best practices for engaging girls and Girl Scouts with astronomy.</p>
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					<p>Fall evenings bring a prominent visitor to our skies: the bright star Fomalhaut! It appears unusually distant from other bright stars in its section of sky, giving Fomalhaut the nickname "The Loneliest Star." But a closer look reveals that this star isn't as lonely as it appears. Find out more about Fomalhaut's busy neighborhood inside our latest article.</p>
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					<p>The Girl Scouts USA recently released new Space Science Badges for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, with additional badges for grades 6-12 coming in in the fall of 2019 Each badge has a step encouraging troops to connect with their local astronomy club--and that's you, the members of the Night Sky Network! Find out more about how you can get involved inside.</p>
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					<p>The Night Sky Network and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) are proud to announce an exciting new program, "Reaching for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts."
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