You don't need a telescope, amateur astronomer Joel Goodman says. A pair of binoculars, a star chart and a flashlight with a red filter will do. The filter is important because if you see bright white light (like that from a flashlight) after your eyes have adjusted to the dark, it can take up to 30 minutes for them to readjust.
An astronomy book for beginners is also a good idea. Goodman recommends, 'The Stars: A New Way to See Them' by 'Curious George' author H.A.Rey - LATWP
Courtesy: 'World', The New Indian Express, Madurai, October 5, 2007
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