Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
After nearly 15 year exploring Mars, NASA has called time on its Opportunity rover mission.
A new 3D engine could usher in a new era of rocket building. The engine is lighter, more efficent...
A new study has found the decision making of astronauts might be affected by being in zero gravity...
Sign up to Back Garden Astronomy Week and take part in BBC Sky at Night Magazine's new...
A planetary body has been found that bridges the gap between the dust of the primordial Solar...
Curiosity accidentally recreated an experiment first performed by Apollo 17, finding that Mount...
In the latest episode of Radio Astronomy, the BBC Sky at Night Magazine team look at the...
The Bluedot science and music festival returns this summer to Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire...
Something is altering the orbits of objects on the outskirts of our Solar System.
The existing...
Recently discovered rainfall has heralded the start of summer in the northern hemisphere of Saturn...
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 Feb 19, 2019 8:48am
Many amateur astronomers keep an eye on weather forecasts ahead of observing sessions but, as BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money writes, cloudless skies do not always mean good stargazing conditions.
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:02pm
BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money ponders the technological advances in smartphone astronomy.
Mon Dec 17, 2018 2:50pm
BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money ponders the technological advances in smartphone astronomy.
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
A handy device to make swapping between your four favourite eyepieces easy.
Astronomy for Beginners
New to astronomy? Read our guide to some of the things you'll notice in the night sky as you spend your first year stargazing.
