Observational Astronomy and Stargazing

Discover everything you need to know to get started in astronomy which can be quite challenging to beginners and there is lots to learn.

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Improve your vision in low light conditions with these simple tips for enhancing your dark eye adaptation.

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Light pollution is any source of artificial light that shines outside the area it is intended to illuminate and is a growing problem.

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Tips on how to use star charts, finding objects using celestial coordinates, angular distance, what are arc minutes and arc seconds?

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Binoculars play a big part in astronomy for beginners and experienced alike. These tips will help you make the most of Binocular Astronomy.

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Moon watching is a great way to start to exploring the night sky and you don't need any expensive equipment to enjoy looking at the Moon.

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Buying your first telescope can be a daunting task. We show you what you should look for and how to quickly get up and running.

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How to get the most out of your first night observing with your first telescope, including what to observe and when to observe.

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Looking through an eyepiece, the sky orientation will take on a different appearance depending on which type of telescope you use.

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This article will show you how to set up your telescope mount and a few methods for polar alignment of an equatorial (EQ) mount.

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Telescope Eyepieces are a vital part of any telescope and key to providing magnification. We look at the different types and how they work.

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Astronomy filters are used to eliminate unwanted light and bring out fine details of an object, be it planetary, lunar of deep space.

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Astrophotograpers are often concerned with making small objects in the sky look big, but the constellations are often overlooked.

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