Stellafane or Bust
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The Stellafane convention, a 100-year-old gathering of amateur telescope makers and astronomers in Vermont, convened with clear skies and comfortable weather. Attendees observed deep-sky objects including M13, M17, M20, and M8 nebulae through custom-built telescopes, and spotted four bright Perseids. The convention is scheduled during the new Moon in August to maximize observing conditions.
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