FIND YOUR WAY AROUND THE NIGHT SKY

Getting a good idea of the constellations and identifying nakedeye objects such as planets, star clusters and prominent stars will help you find objects with the equipment you’re intending to buy later on. These objects can act as signposts in the night sky, pinpointing hidden treasures for future observations. If you’re unfamiliar with what’s out there and unsure of the prime targets during the spring, summer, autumn and winter skies, then you should certainly invest in a planisphere or a guide to the night sky. This won’t just show you where everything is, but which objects you can observe throughout the calendar year. Your planisphere will be a guide that you can use over and over again. Remember, there’s no time limit to how long you should spend partaking in naked-eye astronomy, so take your time in getting acquainted with the heavens.