Whatever the pastime, choosing the right equipment can be bewildering to the novice. This is particularly true for astronomy, especially when you take into account the sheer range of optical equipment, lenses, filters, eyepieces, mounts and goodness knows what else. You can be forgiven for feeling a little lost.
Over the coming pages we take a look at some equipment that will help you get the most from your time as a beginner, through to intermediate, advanced and beyond. But let’s cover some of the basics first.
Binoculars
A good starting point for many are the humble binoculars. Generally much cheaper than a telescope, a pair of binoculars help you to see some amazing sights in the night sky, including the bigger planets and superb detail on the surface of the moon.
Binoculars are measured by their magnification and objective diameter, such as 7 x
