Basics of Astronomy Current Status Not Enrolled Price Press blue button to join the VAC Get Started Take this Course In this course, you’ll learn all you need to get started with finding your way around our wonderful night sky. Course Content Preparation Basics Magnitude, What is it, and Why Should I Care? Choosing an Observing Location Telescope Basics Readying Your Telescope for Astronomy A Simple Guide to Eyepieces and Magnification Observing Basics Field of View; How Much of the Sky You Can See Preparing for a Night of Astronomy