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@@ -14,13 +14,13 @@ The python module is being developed at [IAPS/INAF](http://www.iaps.inaf.it) in
 
 # Installation
 
-1. clone the repository:
+Step 1: clone the repository:
 
 ```
 git clone https://www.ict.inaf.it/gitlab/alessandro.frigeri/pymoondb.git
 ```
 
-2. install the software; within the directory where setup.py is placed, type:
+Step 2: install the software; within the directory where setup.py is placed, type:
 
 ```
 pip install -e .