Last week, in a blog post titled "Astronomy 101" I discussed the visual marvels available to boaters who watch the night sky with only the naked eye.
But as you begin to master stargazing, you'll likely want to know a little more about what you're seeing. When that happens, there's some gear that you should consider acquiring to make the experience even more satisfying.
Start with a red flashlight with adjustable brightness. Once you've got your night vision, you don't want to ruin it using a bright white light to glance at your star chart (or to find your drink, for that matter).
