Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
A study has calculated that Pluto could be hosting an ocean below its surface with a salt content...
Astronomers have been able to discover an exoplanet orbiting two suns by observing how its mass...
Astronomers believe they may have solved the mystery behind a huge, bright cloud of gas found 11.5...
New discoveries of ancient lakes and valleys on the Red Planet are helping scientists uncover the...
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have been able to observe a key stage in the evolution...
Quasars are thought to be some of the first light sources to have formed in the Universe, but...
A globular cluster 19,000 lightyears away could be a relic from the early days of the Milky Way,...
Thursday 8 September 2016 marks 50 years to the day that audiences sat down to watch the first...
Dwarf planet Ceres' mountain Ahuna Mons could be an ice volcano, according to analysis of data...
NASA's Juno spacecraft has sent images back to Earth following its first close encounter with...
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
The history of Moonwatch – the satellite-tracking programme
The Soviet side of the Moon race
Equipment Review
Browse through our ever-growing archive of telescope and equipment reviews from the magazine.
Hotshots
Blogs
Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:50am
Be it long exposures, lengthy set-up times, misbehaving skies or expensive equipment, today's astronomers and astrophotographers have alot to contend with. BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money looks at the latest equipment reviewed in our October issue that is helping astronomers make the most of their observing.
Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:43am
BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money extols the virtues of technological advancements in September's equipment reviews.
Wed Jul 20, 2016 3:00pm
Editor Chris Bramley looks forward to judging the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards with the rest of the adjudicating panel.
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.
'How To' Guide
Catch breathtaking stills and videos that show the Earth’s spin.
Written by Mary Spicer.
'How To' Guide
This easy way of taking flat frames will help your image processing.
Written by Steve Richards.
