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.
How does stellar magnitude relate to your night sky viewing experience? As a newbie, I found terms like this a little confusing. So here I explore star magnitude along with brightness and luminosity for newbie backyard astronomers. Why …
What telescope should you buy? What features should you consider and what do they mean? It can be frustrating, the technical jargon, as a beginner looking to buy astronomy gear. The following is to help you get a …
What can you expect to see with a home telescope? If you are looking to buy or are just starting to use a telescope as a beginner or one for a child, here are some basics to expect …
What coordinate system is used in astronomy? How do you decipher these celestial points to locate an object with your telescope? What do all these different terms mean? It can be confusing when you’re starting out. Here I …
It’s fairly easy to pick out the bright planets in the night sky, but what about other objects of interest overhead? You can download sky map apps for your mobile device, which help. But the best finder charts …
The term field of view confuses a lot of people new to the hobby of astronomy. Here’s what to know about the field of view in optical instruments, including apparent vs true and degrees vs arcminutes, to help …
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 …
