The title puts you in mind of Stephen Hawking’s cosmology bestseller, but JP McEvoy’s book is a straight history of astronomy. It...
News
National Space Centre's planetarium has a new name and a new show hosted by Patrick Moore
Find may shed more light on nature of dark matter
Tragedy struck the Apollo programme early on – but vital lessons were learned
New data made available to Planethunters volunteers
News
Inconsistencies between satellite observations of Earth's heat and measurements of ocean...
This week's solar storm is giving a NASA Mars--bound spacecraft a chance to gauge how such...
NASA's NuSTAR mission has arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base in central California, where...
Patrick Moore
Here’s where you’ll find articles by Sir Patrick Moore. From excerpts from his monthly column in Sky at Night Magazine to his famous Moonwatch sky guide articles.
One of the Moon's lesser-known features comes under Patrick's scrutiny
Patrick looks at one of the Moon's most picturesque features, the Bay of Rainbows
Aridaeus is a small impact crater surrounded by rills systems
Telescopes
Browse through our ever-growing archive of telescope and equipment reviews from the magazine.
Hotshots
Poll
What was the most impressive celestial event of 2011?
Which of the following stargazing highlights of 2011, as suggested by Patrick Moore in our January issue, did you find most satisfying to observe?
Blogs
Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:06pm
The Stargazing LIVE Discovery Night at Lacock, Wiltshire was a chance for 1,500 visitors of all ages to be entertained and informed by astronomy and the night sky.
Fri Nov 18, 2011 5:35pm
The City Dark is a thought-provoking new film about the disappearance of darkness that asks, what do we lose, when we lose the night?
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
Some travel ideas if you're in search of a better view of this highly anticipated celestial event
'How To' Guide
A clear night sky is awash with stars… we show you how to compare their brightness
TV, Radio & Books
Here you will find the latest book reviews, and an up-to-date TV & Radio guide.
Over three episodes, Discovery Channel’s stunning CGI brings the knowledge of Prof Stephen Hawking to life. The famous physicist covers...
