Interested In Stargazing? A Professional Astronomer Explains How To Begin
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It is easy to be bitten by the astronomy bug, and a common question I get asked is "how can I get more into stargazing?". Here are ways to get started in this fascinating and timeless hobby that wont break the bank.
There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many people head away from the bright city lights to go camping. They revel in the dark skies, spangled with myriad stars.
As a child, I loved such trips, and they helped cement my passion for the night sky, and for all things space.
One of my great joys as an astronomer is sharing the night sky with people. There is something wondrous about helping people stare at the cosmos through a telescope, getting their first glimpses of the universe's many wonders. But we can also share and enjoy the night sky just with our own eyes – pointing out the constellations and the planets, or discovering the joys of watching meteor showers.
