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If you are starting out with a telescope or a set of binoculars for astronomy, and wanting to find your way around the night sky, you might come across astronomy terms you’ve never heard before. So, I’ve compiled the following to help. What is astronomy? Astronomy is “the scientific study of all objects in space” 1 or otherwise defined as “the … Read more
When introducing your child to stargazing, finding the best telescope for them can be somewhat daunting. I’ve written this to help you find one that’s best, including what to consider and examples of some best telescopes for kids on the market. A telescope can offer a child so much fun but also education. You can … Read more
This guide will introduce you to what you get in telescopes under 100 dollars, which are options considered by the budget-conscious and for inquisitive kids to start stargazing. Here’s a checklist for buying budget-friendly telescopes for kids: Remember to keep safety in mind and always supervise kids when using telescopes. Happy stargazing! #1. Celestron 80mm … Read more
A portable telescope is great for stargazing when on the move. You don’t want something that’s chunky and difficult to move around taking up the limited space you might have. Here’s what I’ve come to learn so far about choosing a telescope to take with you. When you’re in the outdoors in a dark place … Read more
If you’re looking to get away from the light pollution there are several dark sky places to enjoy the ultimate stargazing experience. Here are some fantastic options for you, including those said to be the darkest places on Earth to experience the best night sky viewing. Where are the darkest places on Earth to stargaze? … Read more
Fascinating phenomena are happening above us every night. From shimmering auroras to mysterious black holes, join me as I cover 25 fascinating astronomy facts about the night sky to enhance your cosmic viewing and leave you starstruck. These will expand your understanding and spark intrigue for when you start stargazing.
Here I cover what I’ve found of value for starting out as a backyard astronomer including what to know about the telescopes and binoculars for beginners. The basics to backyard astronomy Getting the right equipment for you It’s important to think about the type of observation you want to do. Are you interested in looking … Read more
Buying a kid’s telescope will encourage your child to learn about the expanse of the universe, nature, math and more. Here’s why! Children are naturally curious and so introducing them to a telescope will help them form a broader understanding of the world around them. 1. The expanse of our universe A telescope will open … Read more
I’ve recently discovered the world of catadioptric telescopes. Here, I share insights on the catadioptric telescope pros and cons that make these telescope types popular in backyard astronomy. Catadioptric telescopes are a type of telescope that uses a combination of mirrors and lenses to reflect and refract light. The name expresses this combination. The word … Read more
Intrigued by bright spots or a halo around the Sun? You might be interested in the following. It’s what I found when I went searching for information about these relatively rare phenomena. The first time I saw a halo around the Sun was last spring while swimming at a beach. Being close to midday, the … Read more