New to stargazing? This site is a beginner-friendly starting point for learning your way around the night sky — simple guides, practical tips, and zero pressure to already know what you’re doing.
A beginner’s toolkit—and a few stumbles.
Tips, takeaways, and classic rookie moments from getting started in backyard astronomy—what to expect, what I’ve learned, and why it’s okay to feel lost at first.
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