While stargazing is great under any circumstances, there's something special about using equipment to enhance your view. Using a telescope or binoculars will unlock wonders further in the solar system and deep space, and can encourage a love of the universe for yourself or someone you love. That's why I've put together so many guides for the best stargazing equipment, including the best binoculars for stargazing at each price point...

When most people think of stargazing with equipment, the first thing that comes to mind is a telescope. This certainly makes sense, as telescopes have a much greater range of use and can be made to peer much further into deep space. However binoculars should not be overlooked, especially for beginners who might not want to invest a ton or feel comfortable switching to an entirely new piece of equipment that's only useful at night...

When it comes time to upgrade your telescope, there’s a lot to consider. After having a starter telescope in the $100 to $200 range, you’ve probably learned which types of telescopes you like (and know how) to use; you’ve also noticed some features you may enjoy – or perhaps absolutely hate and want different on your next telescope. In any case, upgrading your telescope is a big deal...

When you first get started stargazing, you might have a lot of questions. What am I seeing? Is that a planet or a star? Will a telescope or binoculars help me see even more? Plus loads of others too! But as someone who's new to astronomy, you might not want to shell out a ton right away. If you're budget-conscious and/or brand new to stargazing and just want to get started without spending a lot, this post is for you...

Don't get me wrong: stargazing with our eyes is great. Nothing has the same effect on our mental state as starlight entering our eyes after billions of miles of light-speed travel across the galaxy. But there is something special about unlocking a deeper level of the night sky with equipment like binoculars or a telescope...

When you just start out as a stargazer, there's a literal universe to discover. And initially, you can make many discoveries by just using your own two eyes and finding a good stargazing spot with dark skies. But as your interest in astronomy increases, you might want to increase your viewing power and invest in some equipments to unlock the deeper secrets of the solar system and beyond...

As you get more interested in astronomy, you might find yourself wanting equipment to level up your stargazing experience. After all, while our eyes are great tools for exploring the wonders of the night sky, they're also severely limited. That's why we spend literally billions of dollars to launch space telescopes like Hubble, Spitzer, and Webb... And why people invest in telescopes right here on earth...

Most people who use equipment for stargazing choose a telescope. But this is not your only option: binoculars can be a great alternative to telescopes, when it comes to stargazing. Best of all, when it comes to stargazing, there are some of the best binoculars under $1000 to choose from...

While telescopes get a lot more attention when it comes to stargazing equipment, there's something really nice about binoculars. What is it....? A bifocal view of the wonders of space, of course! For that reason, I've always been a big proponent of binoculars and telescopes here on this site; I think everyone has their own preference and it's important to let people choose the equipment they feel comfortable with and which meets their astronomy needs...

While stargazing is great, there's nothing like unlocking the wonders of the night sky with a telescope. And while I've shared a few other posts about telescopes at different price points (from $200 to $2000, and the best options under $1000), it helps to know multiple options at given lower price points...