Category Archives: Beginners
UALRTV
The Night Sky – Telescopes: A Buyer’s Guide
Harvard University
Harvard University – Observatory Nights
First Telescope
“Choosing Your First Telescope” with J. Kelly Beatty
Old Gazer
Finding Deep Sky Objects: Tips For Beginners
Old Gazer
Crowded Skies
Crowded Skies: A Discussion Of Night-Sky Objects Old Gazer → Click here
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
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
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