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This chapter provides a brief overview of astronomy education, at all levels, and in all settings. Some of the applications of small telescopes are described.
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Percy, J.R. (2003). Small Telescopes in Astronomy Education. In: Oswalt, T.D. (eds) The Future of Small Telescopes in the New Millennium. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 287/8/9. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0253-0_11
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