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The weather is hot this summer, and so are the astronomy articles in this issue of "Dark Sky Insight". Are you new to the hobby of backyard stargazing? If so, then be sure to read Jon Zander's helpful advice on setting up and using a telescope. And once you get the hang of using that telescope, be sure to aim it at the Great Hercules Cluster, the Ring Nebula, the Dumbbell Nebula, and plenty of other summer deep-sky treats with the assistance of Michael Wall's deep-sky observing guide. What, you don't have a telescope? Well don't worry, because Jon Zander also provides a tour of the night sky which you can enjoy with just the naked eye. Also featured in this issue are a profile of ODS member and DSI journalist Michael Wall, a look at historical astronomer Christiaan Huygens, and the solution to last issue's word-scramble puzzle. Edited by Vincent and Kristi Trigili.