How-to Guides
How to Find Orion: Beginner's Constellation Guide
Stargazing for beginners: learn how to find Orion from the U.S. using the Belt, Betelgeuse and Rigel, and spot the Orion Nebula with binoculars tonight.
How to Find Orion: Beginner's Constellation Guide
Stargazing for beginners: learn how to find Orion from the U.S. using the Belt, Betelgeuse and Rigel, and spot the Orion Nebula with binoculars tonight.
How to Find Polaris: North Star Guide for Begin...
Stargazing for beginners starts with Polaris. Learn how to find the North Star from anywhere in the U.S. with the Big Dipper, Cassiopeia and a fist trick.
How to Find Polaris: North Star Guide for Begin...
Stargazing for beginners starts with Polaris. Learn how to find the North Star from anywhere in the U.S. with the Big Dipper, Cassiopeia and a fist trick.
How to See Mars Through a Telescope: What to Ex...
Learn how to see Mars through a telescope: what the red planet really looks like, when to look in 2026, and the best beginner telescopes for the job.
How to See Mars Through a Telescope: What to Ex...
Learn how to see Mars through a telescope: what the red planet really looks like, when to look in 2026, and the best beginner telescopes for the job.
How to Clean Your Telescope Lens & Mirror Safely
Learn how to clean a telescope lens and mirror safely — when to clean, what supplies to use, and the gentle step-by-step method that protects your optics.
How to Clean Your Telescope Lens & Mirror Safely
Learn how to clean a telescope lens and mirror safely — when to clean, what supplies to use, and the gentle step-by-step method that protects your optics.
How to See Jupiter and Its Four Moons
Learn how to see Jupiter and its four moons through any beginner telescope — how to find it, what to expect, and the best magnification to use.
How to See Jupiter and Its Four Moons
Learn how to see Jupiter and its four moons through any beginner telescope — how to find it, what to expect, and the best magnification to use.
How to See Saturn's Rings Through a Telescope
Learn how to see Saturn and its rings through a beginner telescope, including the magnification, eyepieces, and best 2026 viewing dates.
How to See Saturn's Rings Through a Telescope
Learn how to see Saturn and its rings through a beginner telescope, including the magnification, eyepieces, and best 2026 viewing dates.