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 gear including the magnifications, eyepieces, how to find objects, maintaining your telescope, and how to store it safely when it’s not in use.
To begin: Beginners Guide to Backyard Astronomy
If you’re looking to buy or 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 to store your telescope tube and optics. Where should you store your telescope? It’s best to store your … Read more
How can I get a better appreciation of observing the sky at night? The following has my stargazing tips to enhance your enjoyment of this backyard hobby. On this site, you’ll find helpful info on how to choose the best telescope for you, the right accessories and tools, how to get the best out of … Read more
Clean optics make all the difference in using your telescope. In this article, I cover how to maintain your telescope, including tips on cleaning lenses and what not to do. No matter where you store your telescope and how well you take care of it, your instrument will need some sort of cleaning maintenance at … Read more
Looking for an opportunity to get a good look at Saturn’s rings through a backyard view? What about just a good set of astronomy binoculars? Let’s investigate…Saturn through a telescope. Can you see Saturn’s ring with binoculars or must you have a telescope, and if so, what type? When best to see Saturn and its … Read more
Needing a tripod for your telescope? You might be wondering how to mount a telescope on a camera tripod. Tripods can be expensive and you have one for your camera already. So, maybe you could look at mounting a telescope on a camera tripod. Let’s see… A decent tripod for a telescope can be expensive, … Read more