If you’re looking to get away from the light pollution there are several dark sky places to enjoy the ultimate stargazing experience. Here are a few options for you for the best night sky viewing if you’re willing …
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 …
Why target variable stars? It helps to improve your ability to distinguish faint objects when out stargazing. Variable stars are high on the scale of star magnitude and practicing to observe these increases your eye’s sensitivity for detecting …
Using angular distance to pinpoint an object in the night sky can mean zilch when you’re a newbie. The units mightn’t make sense. As a backyard astronomer the following handy guide is all about acquainting yourself and making …
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 …
If you have astronomy binoculars, you may be wondering what you can see with them. The following lists celestial object you can see in the night sky with binoculars. It includes both northern and southern sky objects that …
How can I learn to stargaze and get a better appreciation of observing the sky at night? One way is reading the articles on this website, and similar sites. But to give you a more complete resource, the …
