Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
A beginner's guide to stellar magnitude, the scale astronomers use to measure the brightness of stars
What is stellar magnitude, and how do you measure a star's brightness?
See the slender crescent Moon and Jupiter this week, an elegant meeting in the sky just after sunset
See a thin crescent Moon on the evening of 8 May starting from sunset.
M13, the Great Globular star cluster in Hercules, hides a secret. Can you spot its propeller?
Halley's Comet meteor shower peaks this weekend. Top tips for beginners observing the Eta Aquariids
Our top tips for beginners heading out to see an Eta Aquariid meteor this weekend.
Imaging the Planets Masterclass Series
Our spring 2024 series lifts the lid on photographing the planets, with three of the best planetary imagers in the game.
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Comet Pons-Brooks and a dying star. Find out what's visible in the Southern Hemisphere night sky this month
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
See the Sun kiss the Big Apple! Manhattanhenge is coming, and this is how you can see it
How to see the Sun set between Manhattan's skyscrapers.
Who needs a telescope?! Here are 6 of the easiest star clusters visible with the naked eye
You don't always need a telescope or binoculars to see beautiful star clusters in the night sky. Here are our top 5 open clusters visible with the naked eye.
Using telescope filters will improve your observations of the Solar System planets. Here's how to do it.
The best filters to use for planetary observing.
See the Halley's Comet meteor shower peak. Eta Aquariids reach heightened activity this weekend
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower 2023 peaks on the evening of 6/7 May, but a full Moon will hamper the view.
Buyer's Guides
Thinking about your first scope or looking to upgrade your camera? Our buyer's guides will help you get to grips with what's available.
Gift guide | Star Wars Lego sets
We take a look at the best Star Wars Lego kits available to buy online.
Best telescopes for kids
Buying a telescope for children can be a tricky task. We've tested some of the best telescopes for kids and young people getting started in astronomy.
Best winter coats for stargazers
Don't let the chill shorten an evening of stargazing. Read our round-up of the best winter coats and stay warm whilst enjoying the night sky.
Astronomy DIY
Our How-to and DIY projects to help you get the best out of practical astronomy, from home-made accessories to practical observing tutorials.
Don't fog up! How to remove moisture from your astrophotography camera sealed sensor
How to recharge the sealed sensor chamber inside your astro camera.
The best, safest ways to view a solar eclipse, from low-cost, simple options to expert astronomer techniques
What are the best and safest ways to view an eclipse?
Build a solar funnel to safely observe the Sun or solar eclipse through your telescope
This easy-to-make device lets you view the Sun or solar eclipse in safety.
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
Meteor showers | When the next one is, and how to see it
Find out whether there is a meteor shower occurring above the UK tonight, when the next one is, and how to see a meteor for yourself.
Image processing | How to create an aurora panorama
Take your aurora astrophotography to the next level by creating a beautiful panorama showing off its colourful wisps.
Create a composite astrophoto showing a night-sky object in motion
Capture the movement of a planet or other object over multiple nights by creating a composite astrophoto that tracks a celestial target across the night sky.