How do I start off finding objects?

A couple of days ago, I decided to take my star book out, and find constellations. I managed to find The Summer Triangle, and a part of another constellation. But now, I want to get better on finding deep objects. Is buying a pair of binoculars a good way to start off?How do I start off finding objects?Congratulations on getting started with the Summer Triangle. You can use those three stars to locate all of the stars of summer, starting with the three constellations they're in: Vega in Lyra, Deneb in Cygnus, and Altair in Aquila. Look for Sagitta in the middle, then Sagittarius and Scorpius to the south, then Cassiopeia to the north.



Yes, binoculars are a great tool for spotting the smaller constellations like Sagitta and Lyra, and for exploring the summer Milky Way. Start with the "teapot" of Sagittarius and then work your way northward up the Milky Way: it's crammed with deep sky objects: mainly star clusters and nebulae. I've found 10x50 to be the most useful size.How do I start off finding objects?I used to have a 'finderscope' attached to the top of my telescope. It was basically calibrated to the central point of the larger telescope, and acted like a pair of binoculars, but it allowed you to easily go to a part of the sky and then zoom in by using the telescope.



Very handy, I recommend it, try and see if you can attach one.How do I start off finding objects?A Telescope Would be Better Than A Pair of Binoculars.