About The Night Sky Guide
A clear-eyed guide to finding your way around the night sky. We cover the binoculars and beginner telescopes actually worth owning, how to star-hop to real objects instead of getting lost in the dark, what's worth looking at each month, and how to take your first photos of the Moon and planets — written for backyard observers who'd rather learn the sky than just collect gear.
The Night Sky Guide is an independent resource focused on backyard stargazing and amateur astronomy for beginners. We publish practical, carefully researched guides for readers who want clear answers without the fluff — whether you are just getting started or looking to sharpen what you already know.
What we do
Every article is written and edited to be genuinely useful: accurate, easy to follow, and grounded in real-world experience. We cover topics across Getting Started, Telescopes & Gear, Observing Skills, Sky This Month, Astrophotography, Planets & Deep Sky and update our guides as best practices evolve. We are not affiliated with any of the brands, products, or organizations we may reference; mentions are for the reader's benefit, not an endorsement.
Who writes The Night Sky Guide
The Night Sky Guide is written by Felix Moreau. Felix has spent countless clear nights behind a modest backyard telescope and writes for beginners who want to find things in the sky without expensive gear.
How we stay free
The Night Sky Guide is supported by advertising. We display ads (including ads served by third parties such as Google AdSense) so that our content can remain free to read. Advertising never dictates our editorial recommendations. See our Privacy Policy for details on how ads and analytics work on this site.
Editorial standards & disclaimer
The Night Sky Guide is an independent amateur-astronomy resource. Our guides are researched and written in-house; we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any telescope, optics, mount, or software maker we mention. Observing means being outdoors after dark, sometimes on uneven ground and in the cold — use common sense, dress for it, and watch children around equipment. NEVER look at the Sun through any telescope, finder, or binocular without a proper, undamaged solar filter fitted over the front; doing so can cause instant, permanent blindness. Our articles are general guidance, not professional or safety advice.
Our content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Always use your own judgment and consult a qualified professional where appropriate.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections, or feedback are always welcome. Reach us at runbookify@gmail.com or visit our contact page.