Cosmic Voyage is your port of departure into the greatest hobby in the universe. Learn more about Cosmic Voyage and its creator in this area.

Which telescope should I get? What is collimation? How do I star test my telescope? You'll find answers to these and other questions in Getting Started.

Sketches and observation notes for hundreds of deep-sky objects, seasonal deep-sky tours, a Messier Marathoner's Guide and more.

Sketches and observation notes for Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and more.

Capturing the night sky on film is one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of this hobby. This section presents the basics to help you get started.

Sketching is a great way to record your excursions amongst the stars and develop your observing skills. Here, I offer advice and tips on drawing what you observe.

Definitions for many astronomical terms encountered by backyard observers.

Links to the best astronomy sites on the Web.