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 or not and you may not be that confident in your assessment. Here I cover how to … Read more
If you have astronomy binoculars, you may be wondering what you can see with them. The following lists celestial objects to target with binoculars. It includes both northern and southern sky objects that you can try to view. Discovering the night sky through binoculars You can find and view many celestial objects in greater immensity … Read more
It’s fun looking at the Moon through telescope or binoculars lenses. But what about the planets? How well can you see these? This article covers what you get to see of the planets and what to know in viewing planets through a telescope. With a good hobbyist telescope, you’ll see the special features that distinguish … 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
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
If you own a telescope you may be wondering what magnification works best for observing Jupiter and what features are you likely to see? Moons? Rings? The Great Red Spot? You know how great Jupiter looks through the eyes of NASA, but what about Jupiter through telescope types available to you… From music and the … Read more