Stargazing Basics
Some free resources for finding your way in the Night Sky.
What’s up in the sky this month? |
Have a look "The Evening Sky Charts" each month at the RASNZ website. |
Basic stargazing |
It isn’t that hard. One-Minute Astronomer's guide to the night sky. |
Crash Course in Basic Night Sky Observing |
If you’re new to astronomy, start out the right way with this free 5-day “crash course” in basic stargazing by One-Minute Astronomer. |
Stargazing 101 |
The free guide “A Whirlwind Tour of the Night Sky” on how to find stars and major constellations in four seasons also by One-Minute Astronomer. Download your pdf for the Northern or Southern hemisphere. |
Extraordinary Sights in the Night Sky |
In this free guide, you will discover a little about the astonishing range of beautiful objects you can see with binoculars, a small telescope, or in some cases, simply with your unaided eye, also by One-Minute Astronomer. |
And a lot more |
The start page of the One-Minute Astronomer site is loaded with resources to get you started with stargazing. |
Learn the Sky Go here |
A YouTube channel which is for anyone who wants to learn how to find the constellations, stars, and celestial objects in the night sky. |