Skills

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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A guide to fighting light pollution

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

The best time to look for Eta Aquariid meteors is around peak activity, from 01:30-03.30 BST on 6 May. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine

How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower

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Summer stargazing

A star trail image captured by Chap Him Wong that won the 'People and Space' category in the 2015 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Credit: Chap Him Wong

How to create star trail astrophotos

Two faint Perseid meteors streak across the sky above Selsey. Image Credit: Pete Lawrence

Beginner's guide Capture an image of a meteor shower

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Things new stargazers should know

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See and image the 21 January 2019 lunar eclipse

Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Tom Kerss. Image Credit: Tom Kerss

Astrophotography

How to photograph the night sky

Close up of eyepiece of telescope with man's hand. Telescope tuning

Eyepieces: the basics

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Understanding optical aberrations

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How to observe the Moon

Tools and materials required for variable star-watching. Credit: Paul Abel

Estimate the brightness of variable stars

Woman with telescope under winter night sky

10 common astronomy mistakes