Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
Something is altering the orbits of objects on the outskirts of our Solar System.
The existing...
Recently discovered rainfall has heralded the start of summer in the northern hemisphere of Saturn...
With entries now open for the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019 competition, Royal...
The Exoplanet Explorers website helped to uncover a world which lies in a size 'gap' - the...
The dates and details have been announced for this year's Insight Investment Astronomy...
The initial findings from the New Horizons spacecraft's flyby at Ultima Thule have been...
At 05:33GMT on New Year’s Day 2019, NASA’s New Horizons made a flyby of the Kuiper Belt...
Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to circle the Moon, is best remembered for its Earthrise photo,...
As the NASA spacecraft flies past the Kuiper Belt object Ultima Thule, Paul Abel reveals what New...
The changing features of Jupiter's stripes are well-known among astronomers. A team at the...
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
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.
Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:09pm
BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money wonders whether there will be a telescope-shaped present under the tree for him this Christmas morning...
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
Take the back strain out of the aligning process with our guide to building your own right-angled polarscope adaptor.
General Guide
Why is stacking vital for astrophotography? It's the alternative to long, single exposures that will best capture deep-sky objects.
