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Author: Ian J. Johnson
Ian is an astronomy enthusiast, passionate writer, and editor-in-chief of PlanetGuide. He holds a degree in mathematics and has written over 100 articles on astronomy. Ian has been fascinated with the stars for over 30 years and has logged thousands of hours at the eyepiece. When he’s not observing the sky, he is enjoying time with his two kids, Amelia and Aurora.