Frequently Asked Questions

SkyGuild is an astronomy community platform that helps you log celestial observations, earn badges, complete missions, attend events, and connect with fellow stargazers worldwide. Whether you're a beginner or experienced astronomer, SkyGuild makes stargazing more engaging and social.

Yes! SkyGuild is completely free to use. You can create an account, log observations, earn badges, join events, and connect with the community at no cost.

No, you don't need a telescope! Many celestial objects can be observed with the naked eye or binoculars. SkyGuild is designed for all levels of astronomy enthusiasts, from those just starting with naked-eye observations to experienced astrophotographers.

You earn badges by completing various astronomy activities like logging your first observation, observing different types of celestial objects, attending events, completing missions, and reaching milestones in your stargazing journey. Each badge represents an achievement in your astronomical exploration.

Missions are seasonal challenges that encourage you to observe specific celestial objects or phenomena. They might include hunting for nebulae, tracking planets, observing meteor showers, or photographing constellations. Completing missions earns you bonus points and special badges.

As you log observations and complete activities, you earn points that help you level up from Naked Eye Explorer to Cosmic Voyager. There are 5 levels total, each unlocking new features and recognition within the community.

Click on 'Observations' in your dashboard, then 'New Observation'. Select the celestial object you observed, add details like date, time, location, equipment used, and any notes. You can also upload photos. Each logged observation earns you points!

Absolutely! You can upload photos with your observations and share them with the community. Other members can like, comment, and learn from your captures. It's a great way to showcase your work and inspire others.

Guilds are groups of astronomy enthusiasts who share common interests or locations. You can join existing guilds or create your own to organize group observations, share knowledge, and build a local astronomy community.

Use the Community and Discover pages to find and follow other astronomy enthusiasts. You can see their observations, interact with their posts, join the same guilds, and attend events together.

Check the Events page to see upcoming astronomy events, observation nights, meteor showers, and eclipse viewings. You can filter by location and date to find events near you or join virtual events from anywhere.

Yes! SkyGuild is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices. You can even install it as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on your phone for quick access during observation sessions.