Astronomy - Theory & Practice

Binoculars as the first instrument for practical astronomy Interested folks often ask for recommendations for a telescope and the amount of money required for it. In my opinion, binoculars are a far better first instrument for beginners. They are much more suitable for making quick, spontaneous and uncomplicated overview observations and for gradually getting to know the sky. In fact, you should first do this with your own eyes and then invest in optical instruments. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks and other astronomers of antiquity achieved far-reaching insights solely through their observations without optical aids. It was only Galileo Galilei who used a small telescope to observe the sky, although he was certainly motivated to do so by his previous observations without an instrument. Key advantages of binoculars Binoculars are light, compact and portable. Therefore they can be taken anywhere. Be it a weekend trip or a vacation. They are ready to use quickly and the smaller models do n...