I'm asked a lot of questions along the theme of how to get into astronomy and what equipment to get hold of, so I thought I'd do a series of posts working from the ground up (no pun intended). As it happens, the most essential bits of kit are the cheapest and the easiest to obtain, with the price and required expertise increasing as you delve deeper into the world, no, universe, of astronomical observation.In this first instalment I'll discuss the two most important items you need to stash in your astro-bag. The best thing about them is that they're absolutely free, and the chances are that if you're reading this you have them both already: Eyes A sense of wonder No, this isn't a flippant post. I so often

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