Starry sky lovers have been dreaming of this gift for months bclearly visible to the naked eye with its red color. The planet Mars will be visible during the holiday season. Here is a column on gift ideas for starry sky lovers.
A column by Éric Gagnon
The perfect gift for starry sky lovers
That's it, the holiday season has begun! What gift to give to someone who is always on the moon, with their head in the stars? Here is a selection for sky and space enthusiasts.
Parents looking for a gift to put under the tree for a young amateur astronomer have often a limited budget. An astronomy book is a safe bet: it allows you to have fun while improving your knowledge. If you would like to offer a book on observing the sky, I recommend: getting started in astronomy – a short introductory guide to observing the sky by Patrick L'écureuil. Another essential little gift is a Star Finder (also called a planisphere) which is the basic instrument of any amateur astronomer. Very simple and inexpensive tool (less than $25) allows you to know the position of the constellations and stars according to the date and time chosen. To discover and understand the greatest mysteries of the Universe! Why not visit the family with the pthe Montreal Netarium or the Laval Cosmodôme. Offering a subscription to a magazine like Ciel & Espace is also an excellent choice. And if you really don't know what to give, why not let your loved one choose their own gift? It's possible with a gift card of the Naturalist. A store specializing in the field of science located in Quebec.
Binoculars to start
Did you know that an astronomer (beginner or experienced) often needs a good pair of binoculars. Give binoculars to an amateur astronomer has all the makings of a good idea. It is better to give good binoculars than a bad telescope.
For those who wish to purchase a telescope as a gift for a child or friend for the holiday season, resist temptation ! A good telescope requires a good budget.
At the start of each year, I personally receive a large request for information and advice on using a new telescope Received as a gift during the holiday season. One of the best tips before making a purchase is to participate in group observation evenings in your area where you can observe with different instruments. It will then be easier to choose your instrument according to your needs.
To use an astronomy instrument effectively, iIt is important to have a basic knowledge of the sky. This knowledge is ideally only acquired on an observation site with other amateur astronomers. For those who wish to have more information on telescopes or participate in group observation evenings you can contact me [email protected]
Je would like to take this opportunity to wish happy holidays to all our readers.
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