View cloud cover over the UK in the latest satellite image from the Met Office

News

The footage was captured by one of NASA's GRAIL probes

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

News
At least one object in photos NASA's Curiosity rover will transmit from Mars later this...
Hubble has imaged the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1073, which is found in the constellation of Cetus...
NASA and the American Physical Society (APS) have begun a partnership to share videos from the...
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.

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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?

What was the most impressive sight of 2011?
Blogs
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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.

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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.

The historic transit will be best seen from the southern hemisphere
General Guide

Some travel ideas if you're in search of a better view of this highly anticipated celestial event

How to… Estimate star magnitudes
'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.

A Brief History Of The Universe
by JP McEvoy

The title puts you in mind of Stephen Hawking’s cosmology bestseller, but JP McEvoy’s book is a straight history of astronomy. It...

Stephen Hawking's Universe
by Discovery Channel

Over three episodes, Discovery Channel’s stunning CGI brings the knowledge of Prof Stephen Hawking to life. The famous physicist covers...