Astronomy Basics

When starting out in amateur astronomy, there are so many terms and concepts that are part of the hobby. Some are not easy to understand, some are. In this episode we’ll explore several of these and explain them in a way that is straightforward and easy to understand. We’ll explore magnitude, angular measurements, celestial coordinates and more, all while revealing some helpful tips along the way to make your astronomical journey more fun. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!  Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!  https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee  Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod  Cranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35  Clark TV-36: https://www.ourclark.com/194/Clark-News---Our-Clark-Media  Affiliate Links  High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=7714880.bb6129  Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOG  0:00 Intro  0:20 Angular Measurement  4:40 Understanding Focal Ratios  6:19 Magnification and Field of View  8:38 Magnitude  10:44 Celestial Coordinates  13:45 Helpful Resources  18:14 Conclusion