If you are into stargazing for the first time you’re in the right place. My astronomy beginners’ guides will take you through things you need to know when choosing a telescope or astronomy binoculars including the magnifications, eyepieces, how to find objects, maintaining your telescope, and how to store it safely when it’s not in use.
Should you buy telescope filters and if so which ones? Whether you’re just starting out or wanting to advance your backyard telescope experience, filters can make that subtle difference to better see that detail of the Read more
This buyer’s guide covers what the beginner needs to know on getting a budget-priced best telescope under 200. Best telescope for under 200 guide This telescope buying guide is for entry level backyard stargazers with a budget of …
Dirty eyepieces will hamper all your views through your telescope. Cleaning the eyepieces is simple but as a newbie you can rightly worry about scratching the anti-reflection coatings or glass. Here’s what I found out about cleaning telescope eyepieces …
Did you know planets are bright enough for night sky city viewing? And, observing planets through a telescope won’t be much different in the city from that at a dark rural location. Here’s how to see stars in …
There’s a saying: Stars twinkle and planets don’t. It’s true. But, is it enough to find planets when the sky appears full of stars? You will need a long focused and steady look to conclude about it twinkling …
Finderscope or telescope image upside down? The image is back to front or upside down or both! You can work with it, but a simple change can save that stretching of the brain when using the scope to …
If you’re looking to buy or have already have one, you might be wondering ‘where should I store my telescope?’ Here I cover storage ins and outs, what to avoid, and the best options to consider when looking …
You might be wondering what magnification works best for getting a close-up of Read more
In addition to a great telescope, a good set of binoculars for astronomy is ideal. There are many reasons why. This article covers binoculars for astronomy, beginners’ best options, and the basics you need to know. What binoculars …
