Interested in learning more about stargazing and the night sky? Here’s the place to start. On this page, you find basic guides and articles to help you learn the night sky and the major stars and constellations. You discover the amazing range of objects you can see in the night sky, from the Moon and planets to distant galaxies. You also get clear advice on how to choose a telescope and binoculars for backyard astronomy.
Stargazing Basics
Basic stargazing isn’t that hard. If you can follow a map to find your way around a new city, you can find your way around the night sky. Follow the links on this section to learn the layout of the night sky, as well as how the sky appears to move during the year.