What are some common misconceptions in amateur astronomy?

Thread starter Asur84
Start date Apr 10, 2015

Apr 10, 2015

Asur84

Hi all,

My name is Jonathon and I'm from Manchester UK.

I have no formal schooling in physics but have developed a interest from my hobby of astronomy.

Be warned I will more than likely ask stupid questions alarmingly frequently so please bare with me ☺

Thanks all.

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