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Thor’s Helmet: NGC 2359 gets its nickname from its distinctive nebula bubble. Credit: Gerald Rhemann/CCDGuide.com

Astronomy tour Explore the sights of Canis Major

Dione and Saturn in an image captured by the Cassini spacecraft in 2012 and processed by Emily Lakdawalla. Credit: NASA/JPL/SSI/color composite by Emily Lakdawalla

The art of processing space mission data to create astrophotos

The position of Venus, Mercury and the Moon relative to the southwest horizon at 18:00 UT on January dates shown. The apparent size of the Moon has been exaggerated for clarity. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Observing guide: how to see the planets in January 2020

Friends stargazing. Credit: EvgeniyShkolenko / Getty

Radio Astronomy Podcast Biggest stories of 2019 and top tips for stargazing beginners

A Venus Moon captured on 26 February 2014. Credit: Mary McIntyre

20 night-sky objects to observe in 2020

An image of the Andromeda Galaxy by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer.

Astronomy tour Explore the sights of the Andromeda Galaxy

A penumbrally eclipsed Moon (right) versus a regular full Moon (left); the shading is subtle. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Penumbral lunar eclipse, 10 January 2020: how to observe and photograph it

Rock formations of Jiddat al-Harasis Desert at night, Oman. Credit: Photostaud/Alamy Stock Photo

An introduction to Arabian astronomy

A starry skyscape: The Grand Canyon at night.

11 of the best places for stargazing and astronomy in the USA

The final Jupiter image after further brightness and colour balance correction. Credit: Martin Lewis

Astrophoto guides

Image processing How to remove the effects of twilight from your planetary astrophotos

Mag. -3.9 Venus appears 4.8° from a 6%-lit waxing crescent Mon on 28 December. Credit: Pete Lawrence

See Venus the ‘Evening Star’ in the night sky this month

An image of the Andromeda Galaxy by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer.

12 sights of Christmas: astronomy observing targets for the festive season

Keep an eye on the location of Mars throughout December 2019. The stars (above) are shown relative to the horizon at 06:30 UT on 31 December. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Observing guide: the best planets to see in December 2019

The Geminids is one of the most prolific meteor showers of the year. Credit: Pete Lawrence

How to see the Geminid meteor shower 2019

How to take nightscape photography. Credit: Serge Brunier, TWAN

Astrophoto guides

How to take nightscape photographs