Category Archives: Beginners

Sun

What happens when you point your telescope at the Sun.

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UALRTV

The Night Sky – Telescopes: A Buyer’s Guide

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Harvard University

Harvard University – Observatory Nights

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First Telescope

“Choosing Your First Telescope” with J. Kelly Beatty

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Tips To Observe Deep-Sky Objects

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Old Gazer

Finding Deep Sky Objects: Tips For Beginners

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Crowded Skies

Crowded Skies: A Discussion Of Night-Sky Objects Old Gazer → Click here

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Star Chart

How To Read A Star Chart These days people are not really used to looking up for the stars and in many places, due to man-made light pollution, the night sky looks pretty empty anyway. For many, navigating the night … Continue reading

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Find Deep Sky Objects

Finding deep sky objects (faint fuzzies) can be quite a challenge at times, especially if you haven’t got a Go-To type telescope. With this easy but effective method, you will be finding those elusive targets in no time. Stellarium is … Continue reading

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Memphis Astronomical Society

Memphis Astronomical Society → Website Finding Celestial Objects. The use of sky maps in finding and learning the major constellations and locating important celestial objects.  Also covers how to use your telescope to find the Sun, Moon, and planets, naked-eye … Continue reading

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