Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
For the first time, astronomers have managed to catch the birth and growth of a black hole jet as...
The dust storm on Mars could cause problems for the Opportunity rover, but the other four active...
ALMA has uncovered a trio of exoplanets, the first time the array has made such a discovery.
The Milky Way grew to its current size by snacking on other galaxies according to a recent study of...
Enter our competition to win one of five copies of Mapping the Heavens, a book about astronomy...
Amateur astronomer and baker Katharine Kilgour pays tribute to the Summer Triangle asterism with...
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered organic molecules embedded in sedimentary rocks on...
Globular clusters are thought to be some of the oldest objects in the Universe at about 13 billion...
New Horizons images have enabled astronomers to discover methane ice dunes on Pluto, right next to...
So far, no moons have been discovered around planets outside of our Solar System. But the hunt for...
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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