Do you know the names of the Seven Sisters?

Whilst at a recent star party (Awesome Astronomy’s autumn Astrocamp) I spent a couple of evenings just using my Celestron SkyMaster 20*80 binoculars. I’d used the scope on one of the evenings, and a great night it was too, but with the ever present threat of rain, I felt a ‘grab and go’ option might …

Celestron SkyMaster 20×80 binoculars, review and first light observations

Hi, First things first, I ought to explain that I've had a pair of these binoculars for some time, but as I've just acquired a new pair, I thought a review was in order. The first pair I had developed a collimation issue, which Celestron couldn't fix, and very kindly offered me a replacement! Hat's …

A relaxing evening with my binoculars whilst waiting for the Lyrids …

When I looked out at about 8.30 last night (21st of April) the sky was gloriously clear. I'd already planned on a binocular session, partly because I was already pretty tired and didn't want the hassle (minimal though it is) of setting up the scope, and partly because I had to be up early the next day. …