Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
A supermassive black hole has been discovered that could swallow the mass of our Sun in two days....
Humanity has well and truly established its presence on Mars, with orbiters and rovers attempting...
The detection of oxygen in a distant galaxy just 250 million years after the Big Bang suggests...
Seemingly habitable exoplanets could be rendered freezing by their tilt, relative to their orbit,...
The search for signs of life in the Solar System continues, and the latest candidate could be...
An asteroid has been found in the Kuiper Belt. The object most likely originated from the asteroid...
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The Bluedot science and music festival returns to...
The prospect of humans setting foot on Mars seems to become more of a reality with each passing...
The detection of one of the Universe's most common elements in the atmosphere of an exoplanet...
The Parker Solar Probe will explore the surface of the Sun like never before. A team of scientists...
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 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.
Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:38am
Our recent assembly and review of a 20-inch Dobsonian has left BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money asking "how big is too big?"
Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:16am
Our recent assembly and review of a 20-inch Dobsonian has left BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money asking "how big is too big?"
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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