Astronomy is both science and hobby it is a subject that is available to almost everyone. Indeed, people have looked at the night sky with a sense of wonder and fascination for millennia and starry sky have inspired poetry and philosophy and science and research. It is a hobby that the whole family can enjoy and everyone can join millions of others who enjoy this stuff just by stepping outside on a clear night and look up in the sky.

You do not even need a telescope to start enjoying astronomy. You can take out the major constellations, the moon and several planets with the naked eye or with a pair of binoculars you may already have other purposes. However, part of the fun of astronomy is the use of telescopes and they vary from simple designs that cost less than £ 100 to a complex piece of equipment that cost thousands.

The best way to begin your exploration of the cosmos is to take one evening when the weather is calm and the sky is clear of clouds. You can start by simply looking out the window or by standing in the garden, but the more sky you can see the more room you have to research, so if you can go to any place that is open land, so much better. Also, being out in the country and away from street lights will reduce the amount of light pollution that prevents such an amateur astronomer.

Take control charts or follow beginners astronomy books. You can download and print charts starting from many astronomy sites and local library will probably sell many such books. Of course, you could simply buy their own books and start astronomy library. Over time it is likely to grow quite a collection.

Make sure you are dressed appropriately and that you are warm and comfortable. Some of the clearest nights for star gazing in Europe, for example, are in the winter. The air is much clearer and visibility is so much better in consequence. Give your eyes time to adjust to the dark, and if you take a torch to refer to the book or star chart then use a dull setting so that their light touch not spoil night vision. If you are fortunate enough to live in a remote part of the countryside, near the desert or a mountain then you have a distinct advantage over the town lived astronomers!

if you are budget stretch to some equipment the two basics are; a pair of binoculars and telescopes. Binoculars can be used for a quick check of the proposed target area of ​​the sky before changing the position of your telescope. First your telescope could be one made by companies like Celestron, Meade, Skywatcher or Orion. All these companies are recognized experts in their field and provide a range of binocular amateur astronomers and star gazers professional.

When you start looking for a suitable telescope you’ll probably come across references to refractoriness telescopes and reflector telescope. To learn about the differences between the two models and more information, astronomy guides and binoculars deals visit two sites listed below.