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Dennis Mammana is an astronomy writer, author, lecturer and photographer working from under the clear dark skies of the Anza-Borrego Desert in the San Diego County backcountry. Contact him at dennis@mammana.com and connect with him on Facebook: @dennismammana. The opinions expressed are his own.
Now that spring has sprung, I’m sure that those who have endured a long, cold and snowy winter are rejoicing. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m no winter person. […]
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