Getting started in stargazing can be daunting. After all there’s a whole universe out there. Here Sky & Telescope editors (with more than 100 years of collective experience) will help you in the very basics. The best place to start is to simply learn the sky with the unaided eye. Our detailed star maps are accurate and easy to read. In no time you’ll know the names of the stars, constellations, and a few fun myths.
