Astronauts get the very best views of the stars
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One of the first things to do is not to rush out and buy a telescope. People think you need a telescope to enjoy the night sky, and yes, it helps, but there are a lot of telescopes out there and you can end up wasting your hard-earned cash on something that’s not right for you. I think the best piece of advice is to go along to your local astronomy society first, because there are a lot of people at societies all over the country who have got a lot of experience, and they can help you make the right choice as to what kind of telescope to get. You might find that, actually, astronomy is not for you, and if you’ve spent £4,500 ($5,400) on a telescope you might be a bit peeved by it! I think by going to an astronomical society you can see what kind of telescopes are out there, talk to people about what kind of things in astronomy inspire you and then make sure you buy the right telescope for you, rather than waste money on something that you might not actually need.