Posted by E. Gazelle on February 10, 2009
To truly enjoy the night sky, we encourage all beginner stargazers and sky watchers to invest in at least a basic set of telescope kit and a good pair of binoculars.
Your starter telescope, preferably one which is light enough to carry and easy to assemble, allows you to adopt an active and hands-on approach in [...]
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Here are some useful tips on how to choose a good starter telescope kit for a beginner. When you go shopping for your first telescope, please bear in mind that every telescope has its strengths and weaknesses, even the most expensive models.
For beginners, it is advisable to keep things simple. Get a [...]
Posted by E. Gazelle on February 1, 2009
What is the single most important thing you need to know when attending an Astronomy Star Party? The answer is to avoid using or shining any form of white light after dark at any such gatherings.
The reason has a lot to do with the way our eyes function. In order to see the faintest [...]