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Astronomy advice
Answers to some of the most commonly-asked cosmic questions
Buyers' guides
Our pick of the best astronomy equipment
Best telescope mounts
On the hunt for a new telescope mount, or picking one to go with your first telescope? Read our guide to the best mounts, both budget models and high-end.
Buyer's guide | Best astro imaging cameras
Which cameras are best for astrophotography and what type should you buy? We'll guide you through the different types and the best cameras on the market.
Best beginners' telescopes
Looking to buy your first telescope but don't know where to start? We've picked out some of the best beginner telescopes on the market.
Astronomy equipment reviews
The latest telescopes, cameras, binoculars, mounts and accessories tried and tested.
Portable and powerful. We got the chance to try out DwarfLab's new Mini smart telescope
Ultra-portable but genuinely capable, this tiny titan has serious astro chops
We got the chance to try out ZWO's new smart telescope. Our expert put the Seestar S30 Pro to the test
With better sensors and optics, this upgrade has serious imagers in its sights
Better than beginner telescopes? We couldn't believe how good these low-budget binoculars are for stargazing
Sturdy budget-friendly binos that outperform beginner telescopes
These Apollo-inspired eyepieces come at a hefty price, but the views are like being in lunar orbit
These premium optics were inspired by Apollo – and deliver a giant leap to your views
Podcasts
Radio Astronomy Podcast | Detecting spacetime ripples of black holes
Astronomers have detected evidence of gravitational waves from supermassive black holes at the centres of merging galaxies.
Astrophotography
How to photograph the Harvest Moon
Photograph the Harvest Moon with a DSLR camera and telescope in our astophotography guide.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 – the winning images
See the winning images of the biggest astro-imaging competition in the world
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17 | Watch the awards online
The Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 awards ceremony will be live-streamed this week.
Astrophotography galleries
Gallery | Solar eclipses
What is a solar eclipse and how do you view one safely? Find out about the celestial mechanics behind these spectacular astronomical events.
Gallery | Planes in front of the Sun and Moon
A gallery of images of planes passing in front of the solar or lunar disc.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft's best images of Saturn and its moons
The NASA Cassini mission captured beautiful images of Saturn, its rings and its moons.
Spaceflight
Spectacular image from the surface of Mars – and scientists get a big surprise while searching for signs of ancient life
Perseverance rover makes a discovery at Margin Unit on Mars giving scientists clues about the planet's wet history and conditions for life
Footprint on Mars? A NASA rover has been studying mysterious pits on the Red Planet. Here's what's really going on
The formations are "unlike anything we have seen in the past"
NASA rover captures weird 'spiderwebs' on Mars, giving scientists fresh hope of finding ancient life on the Red Planet
The water needed for sustaining life could have lasted much longer on Mars than thought
3D-printing 'living' houses on Mars – How your favourite smoothie ingredient gave one scientist a genius idea
Yeast and gelatine could be used to create a sticky building material like concrete for constructing human habitats on Mars.
Humans may become Martians. Scientist reveals how evolution will morph our bodies on Mars
A review of Scott Solomon's book 'Becoming Martian' and a Q&A with the author
DIY Astronomy
