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The three components of good observing conditions are transparency, lack of sky brightness, and seeing. Understanding these components and the effect they have on observing will help you get the most out of your telescope.
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Tonkin, S.F. (2000). Observation. In: AstroFAQs. Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0439-1_4
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