Skills

Isolating at home can be a challenge, but astronomy is one way of passing the time. Credit: mixetto / Getty Images

Astronomy in isolation Stargazing activities for those stuck at home

Supernova SN2011fe in Messier 101 – supernova hunting is an important activity ideally suited to amateur astro imaging. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Astrophoto guides

Image processing Deep-sky imaging for science

Spectroscopy Credit: LWA / Getty Images

Astrophoto guides

Imaging for science Astronomical deep-sky photometry and spectroscopy

NGC 3953. Credit: Martin Rusterholz / CCDguide.com

Astronomy tour Explore the sights of Ursa Major

Also known as the Da Vinci Glow, earthshine allows us to see features on the Moon’s dark side. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Observing guide Earthshine: what it is and how to see it

Venus and the waxing crescent Moon will put on a stunning show this month. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Observing guide How to see the planets throughout March 2020

The Moon’s craters and seas are better defined by the end of our processing. Credit: Ian Evenden

The beauty of observing the Moon

Without preventative measures, dew can make your optics unusable. Credit: Martin Lewis

How can I stop dew forming on my telescope?

The Orion constellation. Credit: iStock

Observing guide The best targets to see in the Orion constellation

Observing the Milky Way from Grand Canyon National Park. Credit: Carlos Fernandez / Getty Images

Stargazing at Grand Canyon Dark Sky Park

Milky Way. Credit: iStock

Australian stargazing: what to see in the southern hemisphere night sky

Ireland offers plenty of opportunity to combine raw natural beauty with crystal clear skies; this serene scene is part of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Credit: iStock

The best places for stargazing in Ireland

The Orion Nebula, sketched by Deirdre Kelleghan, 11/12 Jan 2016, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

How to draw a nebula at your telescope

How to photograph the Orion Nebula. Credit: David Tolliday

Astrophoto guides

Image processing How to photograph the Orion Nebula

A full-colour Mars and the filtered images from which it was built. Each filter reveals a different aspect of the planet. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Astrophoto guides

Imaging for science How to photograph Mars