Astronomy can be a lifelong joy . . . or a disappointing fizzle. Which one it will be for you depends on how you start out. Starting out right can lead you to the pleasures that come from seeing with your own eyes once-in-a-lifetime sights that have traveled from the far corners of the Universe.
Starting out wrong can lead to frustration, disappointment, and wasted money. Starting out wrong means buying a telescope before you know what you want to see, or how to find it, or whether you can even see it at all. Starting out wrong means expecting the Universe to give up its secrets easily, or expecting to see more through your telescope than our turbulent atmosphere and the laws of optics will allow.
Luckily, starting out right in astronomy is not all that difficult. Here are a few tips to help you start your journey to the stars on the right foot. Click the first link below to get started!