An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need ...

We’ve been doing it for thousands of years, but stargazing is now a truly ideal socially distant activity. We spoke with a professional to get the lowdown on what stargazing and astronomy ...

Carl Sagan nailed it. “Even today, the most jaded city dweller can be unexpectedly moved upon encountering a clear night sky studded with thousands of twinkling stars,” he wrote in his … ...

We’ve been doing it for thousands of years, but stargazing is now a truly ideal socially distant activity. We spoke with a professional to get the lowdown on what stargazing and astronomy ...

The best telescopes for beginners: Reviews & Recommendations The following telescopes were chosen for being good telescopes for the amateur and for their consistent quality.

The work, however, does not claim to be a text book, although to a beginner it will serve as a capital starting-point. It is printed in open and pleasing type, and contains instructive illustrations.

This free 12-page PDF from Astronomy magazine is perfect for beginners. With the right equipment and techniques, you can capture the best images possible of the night sky.

You might associate the entire hobby of astronomy with telescopes, but you really don’t need one to get into it. Telescopes are a specialized tool, with many disadvantages for a beginner.

Angular measure in astronomy confuses beginners because small angles use the same symbols as feet and inches. When astronomers describe the apparent size of a celestial object, 1′ describes an ...

Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Isaac Osores January 11 at 7PM at the Woodbridge Main Library as he discusses some best practices to consider when doing “backyard astronomy”. To close out ...