Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, January 2026
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
Observing guide | What comets and asteroids are in the sky tonight?
What comets and asteroids can you see in the sky tonight and over the coming weeks? Find out when and where to look to see a Near Earth Object.
This weekend is the best time to see Jupiter, visible with the naked eye all night. 10 tips for spotting the planet
Imaging the Planets Masterclass Series
Our spring 2024 series lifts the lid on photographing the planets, with three of the best planetary imagers in the game.
Save 20% when you buy all three as a series booking
There's a bright comet perfect for observing through a smart telescope right now. Here's how to see it
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Our full guide to stargazing in January 2026. Find out what's in the night sky this month
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
We'll get three supermoons in 2026. Here's how to see them all
Next full Moon 2026 calendar dates
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
That bright star in the east? That's Jupiter, and right now is the best time to see the planet. Here's how
Want to photograph the Moon with your smartphone camera, but can't quite manage it? Here's how to do it
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
Buyer's Guides
Thinking about your first scope or looking to upgrade your camera? Our buyer's guides will help you get to grips with what's available.
Top travel telescopes
For astronomy travel you'll need a compact, portable telescope that delivers results. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes.
Best telescopes for kids
Buying a telescope for children can be a tricky task. We've tested some of the best telescopes for kids and young people getting started in astronomy.
Telescope Mounts: a beginner's guide
What are telescope mounts, what are the different types and why do astronomers use them? Find out in our beginners' guide.
Astronomy DIY
Our How-to and DIY projects to help you get the best out of practical astronomy, from home-made accessories to practical observing tutorials.
Make a Moon phase calculator and calendar
Make a mechanical instrument that calculates and displays the phase of the Moon for any chosen day of the year.
How to build a rolling telescope dolly
Complete our astronomy DIY project to wheel your telescope setup in and out of storage without delay.
Can't see the aurora? You can detect it with a homemade magnetometer
Follow our guide to create your own record of space weather and produce an audio recording of it. Written by Stuart Green
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
Best planets to see in January
Find out which planets you can see in the night sky in January.
The easiest and best constellations to see in the winter night sky
Our pick of the best winter constellations in the northern hemisphere, and what deep-sky objects can be found if you look a little closer.
There's one more major meteor shower before the year is out! How to see Ursid meteors this week
The Ursid meteor shower makes for a great excuse to get the family looking up at the night sky over the Christmas period. Our guide will show you how.