What you need to get started in exploring the night sky. Even basic binoculars will do
Cool webcams, like the one showing Old Faithful eruptions in Yellowstone, let you visit national parks from home.Start by digging out binoculars or a spotting scope you may already have at home. Even a basic 10x25 set will do. The first number refers to the magnification level, the second to the diameter of the lens and the amount of light it lets in. The higher the second number, the more detail you’ll see — and the heavier the binoculars will be.
On a clear night, you should be able to see the moon and some of its craters with the naked eye. Look through your binoculars or a spotting scope and “you’d be surprised at the amount of detail you can see inside the craters,” said Lance Lucero, product manager in the astronomy division at telescope maker Celestron.
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