Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
A dozen moons have been found in orbit around Jupiter, bringing the planet's total to 79 - the...
Perseids, Geminids, Lyrids: with as many as 100 shooting stars an hour during the best meteor...
Another volcano may have been discovered on Jupiter's moon Io, according to data from NASA'...
Investment in the UK space sector will see rockets lifting off from Great Britain in the coming...
Ceres Woolley Maisch explores the mysteries of her namesake dwarf planet, and what NASA's Dawn...
Elizabeth Pearson investigates how the Solar System was transformed 3.9 billion years ago
October 2018 sees the launch of a European mission to the innermost world in our Solar System....
A burst of cosmic neutrinos originated in a flaring blazar. The discovery could help solve the...
The remnants of sand dunes have been found on Mars: features that formed about 2 billion years ago...
An asteroid fragment that was witnessed exploding over the Botswana’s Central Game Reserve...
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 Jul 17, 2018 12:07pm
A good tripod is not to be taken for granted, writes BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money.
Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:32am
What do astronomers observe during the summer months? Many take advantage of the longer days to get kit in order for the coming season. But, writes BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money, this could mean missing out on some summer sky delights.
Mon May 14, 2018 11:32am
What do astronomers observe during the summer months? Many take advantage of the longer days to get kit in order for the coming season. But, writes BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money, this could mean missing out on some summer sky delights.
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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