People have looked at the sky since the beginning of time. If you are an astronomer（天文学家）, it is your j to study stars, moons and planets. However, you don't need to be an astronomer to watch the sky. It can be a fun activity for everyone.
You don't need any equipment（器材） to see some stars, but you can see with a pair of binoculars（双筒望远镜）. Find a place where there aren't too many lights. Astronomers say that it is important to do easy things first, start by looking at the moon. You can see dark lines on the moon with normal binoculars.
Try drawing it on different days of the month to see it changes. After that, it's time to learn more about stars using a star map on your smart phone. First try remembering the places of stars that are easy to see. You can then use to find other stars. Learning the names and places of the biggest stars will take time. When you have done this, you should decide if astronomy is a good hobby for you. If you e watching the sky, it is time to spend more money on a telescope（望远镜）.
your new telescope, try writing down when and where you see stars. Using a diary can really help you to learn about how different stars move. You can draw them too. This will make you want to learn more.
Looking at the very big sky each night can make you feel very s and alone. There are many astronomy clubs around the world. Try to find the club in your city or town and join it. You never know, many people have found new stars and planets. Maybe a new planet will have your name.
