Back to basics: naked-eye astronomical observation

摘要

For pupils of both sexes and all ages from about six upwards, the subject of Astronomy holds many fascinations-the rapid changes in knowledge, the large resource of available IT packages and above all the beautiful pictures from Hubble and the large Earth-based telescopes. This article, however, stresses the excitement and importance of maked-eye (unaided) first-hand observation, where light pollution allows, and suggests some technique that may be used to enthuse and introduce youngsters to the glory of the night sky without recourse to computer screens.