Beginner Guides

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

How To Learn Stargazing

How To Get More From Stargazing & Observing Night Sky

How can I learn to stargaze and get a better appreciation of observing the sky at night? One way is ...

Maintaining Performance Of Telescope

How To Clean A Telescope Lens & How Often

Clean optics make all the difference in using your telescope. In this article, I cover how to take care of ...

The Unilluminated Side Of Saturn

Saturn through telescope: How to see Its Rings and Moons

Looking for an opportunity to get a good look at Saturn’s rings through a backyard view? What about just a ...

A Camera Tripod Without A Camera For Working Out How To Mount A Telescope On A Camera Tripod

How To Mount A Telescope On A Camera Tripod

Needing a tripod for your telescope? You might be wondering how to mount a telescope on a camera tripod. Tripods ...