Meteor showers are best seen with the naked eye and in groups, making them ideal starting points for beginners, young astronomers and families. See how the stars move across the sky Star trails captured with NightCap by Iain Todd, Bristol, UK, 26 February 2022. Equipment: iPhone 8, tripod....
Best for beginners 6. Star Walk 2 Best for beginners Star Walk 2 is a great option for beginners looking to learn more about stars, constellations and planets. It also has a satellite tracker and appealing AR overlays even on the free version, with a very affordable upgrade. Download Star...
StarSense Explorer’s sky recognition technology has revolutionized the manual telescope by eliminating the confusion common among beginners and enhancing the user experience for even seasoned telescope users. Many would-be astronomers become frustrated or lose interest in their manual telescope because they...
The one we’ve got our eye on is theVaonis Vespera Pro, now $500 offat Amazon. We haven’t had a chance to review the Pro yet, but our managing editor gavefull marks to the Vaonis Vespera IIand said it was one of the best telescopes ever released. It’s amazing for beginners or...
Stargazers taking a trip near to—and especially south of—the equator are in for a surprise. Not only are the stars you’re familiar with upside-down, but there’s a whole new set of constellations, bright stars and stunning objects only viewable from southern hemisphere latitudes. It’s ...