The Milky Way is about 13 billion years old. Our home in the cosmos is a large spiral galaxy, about 100,000 light-years across, and is also home to at least 100 billion stars.
Deep-sky objects are often either faintly visible to the naked eye, or visible through a pair of binoculars and a small telescope Read on for our must-see deep sky objects for stargazing beginners.
Late-autumn through to early-spring is the best time of year for observing the Milky Way in the Southern Hemisphere.
Binoculars are invaluable for your stargazing journey. Read our top tips for getting started.
If somebody told you there isn't a perfect telescope, then somebody lied. There is a perfect beginner's telescope: it's the one that's best for what you need.
A telescope is for life, not just for Christmas. It's an enjoyable commitment. that with a little ongoing, regular attention and maintenance, you'll have many happy adventures together.
