Comb the astronomy shelf for books with the basic knowledge you need to know, and for guidebooks to what you can see out there in the wide universe.
For beginners in astronomy, one of your most important tools will be your public library. Comb the astronomy shelf for books with the basic knowledge you need to know, and for guidebooks to what you can see out there in the wide universe. Read about those stars and constellations you're finding with the naked eye, and about how the stars change through the night and the seasons.