Astronomy for beginners shouldn't be that way.
The first step in astronomy for beginners is simply to look up and ask, 'What's that?' Begin gazing at the stars from your backyard, and you'll be taking the first step toward a lifetime of cosmic exploration and enjoyment.īut what, exactly, comes next? Too many newcomers to astronomy get lost in dead ends and quit in frustration. How good an astronomer you become depends less on your gear than on building your knowledge and skills.ĭid you know you can see a galaxy 2½ million light-years away with your unaided eyes? Craters on the Moon with binoculars? Countless wonders await you any clear night.
