"Help! I just got a new telescope for Christmas and I can't see anything. Is there something wrong with this telescope?" This is an all too familiar refrain that comes my way after Christmas. Sometimes it really is a matter of a defective telescope, but most of the time it's a matter of not being familiar with telescopes and what to expect when a beginner first uses one. That's why I added some articles to our website that will help. My article, Telescope FAQs, explains basic setup for a small telescope and it can be used with any brand of telescope. My article, A Dozen Telescope Observing Tips For Beginners points out some basic dos' and don'ts for the beginner. Getting started in astronomy does require some learning and effort, but it is an undertaking well within reach of anyone with an interest in the night sky. You do not have to be a gadget and tech minded person to succeed in basic astronomy.