The selection of telescopes these days is mind-boggling, and opinions are all over the celestial map. Confused? Here are some articles with advice...
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If you are in the market for a fine first telescope, here are tips I think most veteran stargazers would agree are wise guidelines...
Whether observing or photographing, most people start with the Moon. As the sky’s brightest target, the Moon holds up with simple techniques, including holding...
If you’re an astrophotographer in a city, you will have additional light pollution challenges to consider when looking to get a new camera to...
Volunteer astronomy opportunities abound, but finding the best fit for your skills, equipment and time is a challenge. To help AGT readers figure out...
Public star parties – either formal organized gatherings or impromptu sidewalk affairs – are a great way to introduce the general public to the...
Why sometimes, the best magnification, is no magnification at all. Here’s a true story. The very first telescope I had as a kid –...
Amateur astronomy isn’t an inherently dangerous pursuit. While it’s much safer than, say, rock climbing or scuba diving, one aspect of the field merits...
Mistakes – we all make them! If you’re just starting out in amateur astronomy, congrats. There are, however, habitual mistakes made by beginners. Check...
Cover image of a “bolide” meteor passing near the Pleiades star cluster by Juan Carlos Casada. Wild headlines online have led many a prospective...