To anyone who is interested, I highly recommend a pair of cheap 7x50 binoculars (easily $50 or less) for beginner stargazing. The wider field of view, ease of

To anyone who is interested, I highly recommend a pair of cheap 7x50 binoculars (easily $50 or less) for beginner stargazing. The wider field of view, ease of use, and immersion with both eyes makes it really great for starting out, as compared to a telescope. There are also some great apps out there to help you know what you are looking at. You may even see some pretty cool stuff from your backyard. Two of my favorites are the Andromeda Galaxy and the Pleiades.