5. Start noticing patterns among the stars. Have you ever thought how we know about all the stars, comets, planets, constellations in the sky? I'm sure that our ancestors were doing the same thing while sitting around a campfire. They were attentive and kept an eye on everything. So, start today and try to find a noticeable star pattern, and then look for another one nearby. Notice straight lines of stars, triangles and curves. Make up your own stories about constellations as our ancestors did. Enjoy it and have fun!
6. Try to find local astro-friends. If you are a college student and live in a college town, look for some astronomy courses. You can also check local schools, astronomy clubs and museums. Ask people in the libraries, they might have some specialized literature and atlases. Even more than that, you can also involve one of your friends or a family member in your hobby!
7. Acquire a telescope. So, it's been almost half a year by now since you started. Can you recognize some of the major constellations? Have you studied a planet or two? If you answer yes to these questions and you think that you have acclimated to the sky around you and want something more then your astronomy binoculars, then it's definitely a time for your first
telescope. But before that you need to learn
how to choose the right telescope. And if after all you decide that you need more optical power, then you need to buy
binoculars.
8. Your lifetime friend. The best thing about becoming a stargazer is that you acquire a lifetime friend. A friend that will be loyal and faithful to you, a friend that will never let you down. And as friend, sky needs your time and attention. So, don't forget to observe it as often as you can! Watch it a lot and watch it regularly!
Good luck to you! And remember that sky belongs to all of the stargazers, it's a free gift to all of us!!! But it needs patience, persistence and love!