Information for Astronomy Beginners

Here's a list of some of the informational articles and posts I've written and a few I've linked to from other sources, and a road map for some posts to write eventually.

How to choose a telescope (not written yet. Here's some links to some helpful reddit posts)

TL;DR: Get a Dobsonian reflector, and generally avoid sets on tripods.

There Is No Such Thing as "A Little Bit" of Astrophotography on reddit. Goes into why you have to choose between a visual telescope and an astrophotography setup, and why visual astronomy and astrophotography are very different and require different equipment and expectation.s

Best Kids Telescopes (How To Choose a Telescope for a Child) on AstronomySource. Goes into considerations for weight, design, and ease of use, and provides specific examples.

A Beginner's Guide to (Budget) Eyepieces on Gregorium Sidus. How to choose magnifications, focal lengths, and eyepiece designs, and doing so without breaking the bank.

10 Deep Sky Objects for Astronomy Beginners on TelescopicWatch, written by me. Includes tips about how to observe the deep sky in general, and what to expect. It is a top ten list of some of the finest objects to view through a telescope (on the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth), and how to find them.

Comparing Commercial Dobsonians Commercial dobs are optically identical, but their weight, accessories, and costs differ. Let's take a look at the differences between them.

Discussion of Types of Mounts in Beginner Telescopes on TelescopicWatch, written by me. It is, essentially, about why tripod-mounted sets in beginner telescopes are usually no good. A lot of focus is put in telescope buyer's guides about the optics--for good reason. But we must remember the mount, because that it what will determine if a beginner telescope is fun and easy to use, or if it is a frustrating disappointment.

Resources for Astronomy Log Writing & Note Taking

Telescope Collimation

Gary Seronik: A Beginner's Guide to Collimation

Gary Seronik: No-Tools Telescope Collimation 

Gary Seronik: How to Collimate an AstroScan  

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