Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
Astronomers have observed a pair of galaxies in the final stage of merging, revealing the forces...
A new study to map the 'DNA' of 350,000 stars may uncover the lost siblings of our Sun.
The Event Horizon Telescope attempted to take an image of the black hole at the centre of the Milky...
Amateur astronomer and baker Katharine Kilgour marks this month's Lyrid meteor shower with a...
Launched on 18 April 2018, NASA's TESS is the first of a new wave of exoplanet-hunting space...
During its second and final week, the Edinburgh International Science Festival looked to the future...
Two salty lakes found underneath an Arctic glacier could help provide a test bed for the techniques...
Historic archive NASA images from 1961-1972 are up for auction at Swann Auction...
The Axion Dark Matter Experiment will begin its quest to find axions - a hypothetical particle that...
For most astronomical societies, refurbishing an historic scope would be a dream come true. David...
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 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?"
Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:26am
Once the saviour of the amateur astronomer, modern mounts and smartphone apps are rendering the finderscope redundant in many cases. Is there still room in the hobby for this nifty device?
BBC Sky at Night Magazine reviews editor Paul Money considers the future of the finderscope.
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
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