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The natural companion of the astronomer would most obviously be the telescope. Since its invention, the telescope and its association with this field strike a chord across the globe. However, as seen in the previous chapter, we must not forget other tools at our disposal: binoculars, and perhaps the most priceless instrument of all, our own eyes.
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Powell, J. (2018). Observation and Equipment. In: Rare Astronomical Sights and Sounds. The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97701-0_5
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