Category Archives: Binocular Astronomy

Cygnus “The Swan” – A Favourite Constellation

Another of my favourite constellations for observation, is the northern constellation of Cygnus. It is known as “the Swan” because of its distinctive cross-shape in the sky. You can imagine it as a flying swan, with wings outstretched. Cygnus has … Continue reading →

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Observing With Binoculars In Comfort

I have written about the attractions of using binoculars for astronomy here in this article, Astronomy With Binoculars. And binoculars are really good, particularly for beginners to the hobby, as it is so easy to enjoy splendid views of the … Continue reading →

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Astronomy Binoculars – How To Choose?

Binoculars have some great advantages over telescopes when doing astronomical observation. I discussed this in my article Astronomy With Binoculars. But how do you go about choosing a suitable pair of binoculars for astronomy?

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