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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome To The Universe
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of Charles Messier. Astronomy's famous Frenchman has generated one of the
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world's most famous observer's lists. His famous Messier objects or "M"
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objects are known throughout the astronomical world as possibly the finest
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list of observable objects an amateur can find. If you're just getting go-
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ing in astronomy with a new pair of binoculars or telescope, the Messier
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list and this program will help you find and enjoy the wonders of the night
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sky that you have only read about in books, magazines and texts.
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Many beginners in astronomy become bored with just the Moon and planets to
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observe. Eventually their telescopes or binoculars end up in the garage or
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closet, tucked away until some unexpected circumstances, bring those in-
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struments out again. Sadly, in many cases, those instruments are never used
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again so the possibility of anyone else ever getting a chance to appreciate
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the wonders of the sky are lost. A waste of valuable time and instrument.
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The L.F.K. Messier Observer's Guide shows you where those elusive objects
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are and what to expect when you see them through the telescope. The only
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requirement to use this program is familiarizing yourself with some of
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the constellations of the night sky.....that's all. Once you know some of
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the constellations involved, this observers guide will show you exactly
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where to find all the "M" objects, astronomical sights that only a few
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hundred lucky people in the entire world, have ever seen in real views.
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You can browse through the list of "M" objects included with this version
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simply by using "next" or "back" when you wish to change the view for the
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next object. You can also "search" or "goto" any object by using those
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options below. Just follow the instructions when a new screen appears and
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the program prompts you for an entry.
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PRESS ENTER OR USE THE SEARCH OR GOTO OPTION BELOW