Introduction to Amateur Astronomy

The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society is excited to announce a FREE five-part lecture series for anyone interested in the hobby of amateur astronomy, starting on January 17th. This series will be conducted online via Zoom. Participants who attend all five sessions in full will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Please visit our website to register.

Part 4: Telescope Tutorial

Sooner or later, every amateur astronomer faces the decision of purchasing a first telescope. There are literally hundreds of choices today! What's the difference between a refractor and a reflector? Which telescope is the right one for you? To make this daunting task easier, we'll compare several of the top telescopes available today and tell you which ones to avoid. We'll also look at the countless array of accessories available for your telescope.