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A set of LRGB filters allows the capture of full colour images of celestial objects using a sensitive mono camera. Read our review of the Astronomik L-RGB Type 2c Colour Filter Set here. Credit: First Light Optics

An astronomer’s guide to filters

Hotel SaharaSky, Morocco. Credit: Hotel SaharaSky

African astronomy: where to stargaze on the continent

Astrocamp in the Brecon Beacons is an event run by passionate astronomers, located under some of the best dark skies in the UK Credit: Jamie Carter

Star parties: a guide to attending an astronomy event

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The best UK science festivals for astronomy

Solarsphere is one of the UK's best known star parties, and takes place annually in August in the beautiful Welsh countryside. Credit: Pete Williamson

UK and Ireland star parties: a guide to the best stargazing events

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How to turn your iPhone screen red for astronomy

Man looking through telescope. Credit: Panther Media GMBH/Alamy Stock Photo

A buyer’s guide to telescopes: getting the most from your equipment

Finderscopes and mounts are basic accessories that will help you - and your telescope - navigate the night sky and locate celestial targets. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine

A buyer’s guide to telescopes: astronomy accessories

Olli Reijonen sent in this image of a Perseid, top right of the picture, that he managed to capture while photographing noctilucent clouds and aurora at Lake Päijänne in Finland. Olli used an Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera and Panasonic Lumix G 200mm lens.
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Summer astronomy: what to observe during the lighter months

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Summer stargazing

Keep your binoculars steady with a mount that faces down to look up. Image Credit: Will Davis

How to make a binocular mirror mount

Plumbing fittings and bespoke clamps attach your mobile to your scope. Image Credit: Mark Parrish

Build a smartphone holder for your telescope

Build polarscope adaptor

Build a right-angled polarscope adaptor

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See and image the 21 January 2019 lunar eclipse

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How to clean binoculars