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This chapter introduces some of the general guidelines for starting an observing program for faint objects. The objects featured in this book are mostly those that need a telescope with an aperture of 10 in. (25.4 cm) or more, observing in relatively dark to very dark skies. One may also use these techniques to observe somewhat brighter objects from light-polluted locations or with smaller instruments. What is common for both setups is that one is looking for something that lies at or near the edge of visibility and that person is trying to get the most out of the observation.
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Cudnik, B. (2013). General Guidelines for Observing Faint Objects. In: Faint Objects and How to Observe Them. Astronomers' Observing Guides. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6757-2_7
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