If you happen to have some binoculars, it can be fun to try and spot even more detail of stars or, if the moon is visible, notice craters and lumps and bumps on it – but as long as you’re somewhere dark you can still spot constellations with the naked eye.
But you don’t need a telescope or binoculars to stargaze! On a clear night and in a nice dark sky you’ll be able to spot stars without a telescope, just using your eyes. If you happen to have some binoculars, it can be fun to try and spot even more detail of stars or, if the moon is visible, notice craters and lumps and bumps on it – but as long as you’re somewhere dark you can still spot constellations with the naked eye.