Sidewalk astronomy or street corner astronomy refers to the activity of setting up a telescope in an urban place on a for-profit or non-profit basis as entertainment and/or for public education. == Overview == Examples of people setting up telescopes on urban streets for public astronomical viewing go back well into the 19th century and maybe even further.
Sidewalk astronomy or street corner astronomy refers to the activity of setting up a telescope in an urban place on a for-profit or non-profit basis as entertainment and/or for public education. == Overview == Examples of people setting up telescopes on urban streets for public astronomical viewing go back well into the 19th century and maybe even further.
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