Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
In the latest episode of Radio Astronomy, the BBC Sky at Night Magazine team discuss the...
The bluedot festival 2019's science programme will mark 50 years since the Apollo 11...
After nearly 15 year exploring Mars, NASA has called time on its Opportunity rover mission.
A new 3D engine could usher in a new era of rocket building. The engine is lighter, more efficent...
A new study has found the decision making of astronauts might be affected by being in zero gravity...
Sign up to Back Garden Astronomy Week and take part in BBC Sky at Night Magazine's new...
A planetary body has been found that bridges the gap between the dust of the primordial Solar...
Curiosity accidentally recreated an experiment first performed by Apollo 17, finding that Mount...
In the latest episode of Radio Astronomy, the BBC Sky at Night Magazine team look at the...
The Bluedot science and music festival returns this summer to Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire...
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
How amateur astonomers have contributed to astronomy
The history of Moonwatch – the satellite-tracking programme
Equipment Review
Browse through our ever-growing archive of telescope and equipment reviews from the magazine.
Hotshots
Blogs
Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:48am
Many amateur astronomers keep an eye on weather forecasts ahead of observing sessions but, as BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money writes, cloudless skies do not always mean good stargazing conditions.
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:02pm
BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money ponders the technological advances in smartphone astronomy.
Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:50pm
BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money ponders the technological advances in smartphone astronomy.
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.
'How To' Guide
Affixing your smartphone to your telescope for astrophotography can be a tricky business. Follow our guide for creating your own accessory for astro imaging with your smartphone.
General Guide
There’s a logic behind how our Moon appears night after night, and where it is located in the sky at any one time. Read our guide to the phases of the Moon.
