Events
The latest astronomy events from around the country.
News
Radar telescopes found a secondary body in orbit around the near-Earth object 2004 BL86
The giant space rock will be visible even through small amateur telescopes
Asteroids may not have been the building blocks of planets, as has long been believed.
The Huygens probe gave the first glimpse of the surface of Saturn's moon.
A new method has been employed to determine the properties of millions of the stars in our Galaxy
A new method has been employed to determine the properties of millions of the stars in our Galaxy
The finds could help answer whether we are alone in the Universe
The discovery is the first since the NASA spacecraft suffered a mechanical failure.
These distant objects could reveal how young star systems form planets
The former astronaut was in Bristol talking about his experiences of commanding the ISS
Equipment Review
Browse through our ever-growing archive of telescope and equipment reviews from the magazine.
The Complete Guide
Deep-sky astrophotography produces some of the most spectacular images in astronomy. It’s...
Deep-sky astrophotography produces some of the most spectacular images in astronomy. It’s...
Taking an image of the Sun gives you the opportunity to study a star close-up. Of course, there...
Columnists
Here’s where you’ll find articles by our columnists including Sir Patrick Moore, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Keith Hopcroft.
With President Obama diverting NASA from manned space exploration, Patrick asks if we are also turning our back on human nature
Patrick looks back fondly at the history of the telescope – and how his own collection has fuelled his love of the Solar System over the years.
The successful hunt for exoplanets has proved that Earth is no anomaly, but astronomers are still debating whether life exists elsewhere.
Poll
What should ESA do next?
On 12 November ESA will try to land Philae on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko as part of one of the agencies most daring missions, Rosetta. What big task should they try and tackle next?
Land on the Moon.
20% (77 votes)
More missions to comets.
3% (12 votes)
Orbiter to Uranus or Neptune.
12% (46 votes)
Bigger and better space telescopes.
9% (37 votes)
Manned mission to an asteroid.
6% (24 votes)
Look for exoplanets.
5% (21 votes)
Land on one of Jupiter's moons.
45% (177 votes)
Total votes: 394
Hotshots
Blogs
Thu Dec 18, 2014 12:22pm
BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Reviews Editor, Paul Money, discusses the latest astro equipment news
Thu Nov 20, 2014 11:43am
BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Reviews Editor, Paul Money, discusses the latest astro equipment news
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 star atlas is a tool you shouldn’t be without. We reveal how to get the most out of one of the best atlases available.
