Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
How to combine the night sky with a foreground landscape to making a stunning starry night photo
Saturn's moon Titan passes in front of the planet in August 2025 and is visible from Earth
See Saturn's largest moon Titan and its shadow pass in front of the ringed planet.
The sting in the stars – how to see the constellation Scorpius, the scorpion in the night sky
Masterclass: Capturing Jupiter on camera
Join our online spring Masterclass with Damian Peach, world-renowned astrophotographer and lecturer at 7pm on 23 May 2024.
Save 20% when you buy all three as a series booking
The next two mornings see the crescent Moon meet Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in the pre-dawn sky
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When is the next eclipse? A guide to all the solar and lunar eclipses in 2025 and beyond
Find out when the next solar and lunar eclipses are occurring, and where you can see them.
Flammarion, the walled plain on the Moon
6 deep-sky objects to observe around Polaris, the North Star
There are plenty of deep-sky targets for astronomers to observe around Polaris. Take our astronomy treasure hunt around the North Celestial Pole.
A complete guide to observing the Plough in the night sky
How to find the Plough star pattern and use it as a signpost to locate other celestial targets.
4 star-hops to help you navigate the night sky
Use these easy methods to find 4 different targets in the night sky.
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.
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.
Why image stabilising binoculars are worth it
Modern binoculars are benefitting more and more from image stabilisation technology. S
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
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.
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
How to stop dew forming on your telescope
Why dew forms on your telescope's optics, and how you can stop it from fogging up your observing.
How to make a solar projection screen for safe observing the Sun or solar eclipse
Safely record features moving across the face of the Sun with this simple device.
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
How to observe variable stars and track their brightness over time
In astronomy, not all stars shine with constant brightness. Here we show you how to chart the changes in variable stars.
Perseids 2024 | How to see this month's meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower begins late July and peaks every August. Find out how you can spot a Perseid in the night sky this month.
Meteor showers | When the next one is, and how to see it
Find out whether there is a meteor shower occurring above the UK tonight, when the next one is, and how to see a meteor for yourself.