ASE-24: Observing list for beginners
At the Telescope Help Shop on 9 February we launched our ASE-24. This is an introductory observing list of 24 objects for people new to astronomy, numbered for our founding year of 1924.
At the Telescope Help Shop on 9 February we launched our ASE-24. This is an introductory observing list of 24 objects for people new to astronomy, numbered for our founding year of 1924.
Which one to buy for your first one or as a present for Christmas? You'll get as many answers as there are telescopes but here are some ideas.
The Moon is around for a good portion of every month so why not make the most of it. The Lunar 100 is to the Moon what the Messier catalogue is to deep sky objects.
Here are some free courses you might like to try out from the Open University. They cover subjects such as the Sun, Moon, planets, galaxies, stars...
You want to get into astronomy but you don't know where to begin? Here's a useful introductory guide that will get you started.
Full Moon is only a few days away but don't let it stop you doing astronomy. Yes it's very bright and blots out most of the fainter objects in the sky, but it has a beauty and interest all of its own.
If you want to learn more about astronomy, here's a FREE book on Kindle from OpenStax that's worth looking at.
During the summer months in Scotland it is very easy to stop doing any astronomy because of the light nights. But you don't need to stop!