The beginners guide to stargazing

Pages of the Beginner's guide to stargazing surrounded by stars

Free, downloadable stargazing guide

Bring the night to life with our beginner's guide to stargazing.

Written in association with BBC Sky at Night Magazine and packed with fantastic activities for all the family, download this free guide to learn about constellations, try star navigation, play night-games and become a Forest Star.

What's included?

  • Top forest stargazing spots.
  • Super star facts.
  • Stargazing top tips.
  • Find your way using the stars. 

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