Astronomy Guides

There are many different ways to go about observing the night skies, from basic telescope use to modern and advanced techniques like night vision astronomy and electronically assisted astronomy.

Find here guides to understand all you need to know about observational astronomy and how to get started.

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Night Vision Astronomy

Night Vision Astronomy (NVA)

Read our beginners guide to using a night vision device for stargazing

Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA)

Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA)

Introduction to EAA and how it differs from regular astronomy

What’s in the Sky Tonight From My Location?

What’s in the Sky Tonight From My Location?

The best free tools to use to understand what will be visible to you on any night

How Many Planets Are There?

How Many Planets Are There?

Learn the jaw-dropping answer – covering the Solar System, galaxy, and universe

Astronomy for Beginners

Astronomy for Beginners: Guide

A step-by-step guide to stargazing as a hobby

Light Pollution and Astronomy

Light Pollution and Astronomy

Understand how light pollution affects astronomy and how you can get around it

Best Astronomy Books

37 Best Space and Astronomy Books

Learn about space and astronomy with these selected books

50 Famous Astronomers

50 Famous Astronomers

See our list of the most influential people in the history of astronomy

51 Best Astronomy Gifts for Space-Lovers

51 Best Astronomy Gifts for Space-Lovers

The ultimate list of astronomy gifts for space lovers and stargazers from low-budget to bigger spenders

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