Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
A prominent Milky Way stretching over the night sky is one of the most glorious sights on Earth....
Does space have a smell? According to Tim Peake it does. In fact, the UK astronaut has likened it...
An object with the same mass of Mars could be orbiting the outer reaches of our Solar System, but...
For the first time since Voyager 2, NASA intends to send spacecraft to study Uranus and Neptune,...
The Kepler space telescope continues to monitor the skies in search of exoplanets, which are...
Last year saw the discovery of a rocky exoplanet around the nearby star Proxima Centauri. Now,...
Bill Nye, 'Science Guy' and CEO of the Planetary Society, is celebrating the summer...
Our Sun may once have been part of a binary system, according to a study that suggests all Sun-like...
In the first mini episode of Star Map, comedian Jon Culshaw joins astronomers Pete Lawrence and Dr...
On 21 August 2017, a total solar eclipse will be visible over the USA. With the event approaching...
Columnists
Here’s where you’ll find articles by our columnists including Sir Patrick Moore, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Keith Hopcroft.
A survey of solar eclipses, written for readers of all levels
The history of Moonwatch – the satellite-tracking programme
The Soviet side of the Moon race
Equipment Review
Browse through our ever-growing archive of telescope and equipment reviews from the magazine.
Hotshots
Blogs
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That new reflector, equatorial mount or CCD planetary imaging camera may be top of your 'to buy' list, but it makes sense to pay attention to the smaller pieces of kit, writes BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money.
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Poll
What's your favourite type of telescope to observe with?
As an astronomer you're spoilt for choice when it comes to making a descision on what kind of telescope to observe with. But which type gives you the most pleasure?
Astronomy for Beginners
Here’s where you’ll find observing guides, how-to articles and great astronomy hints and tips. Don’t forget to also check out our comprehensive astronomy dictionary.
General Guide
Putting your telescope on an equatorial mount allows you to follow stars as they (appear to) move across the night sky.
For newcomers to astronomy, setting up an EQ mount may seem a daunting task. BBC Sky at Night Magazine shows you how.
By Anton Vamplew.
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General Guide
If you’re a newcomer to astronomy, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll have you marvelling at the Universe in no time.
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