Author Ade Ashford

Ade Ashford

Recent articles by Ade Ashford
View of the far side of the Moon captured by NASA's Galileo probe. Credit: NASA/JPL

What's on the far side of the Moon?

What's on the lunar far side, and how do astronomers know?
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The total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, showing the corona. Credit: A.V. Ley / Getty Images

Gallery | Solar eclipses

What is a solar eclipse and how do you view one safely? Find out about the celestial mechanics behind these spectacular astronomical events.
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How to use setting circles on a telescope mount to find celestial targets

Use your telescope mount's setting circles to find celestial objects

Would you like to locate celestial bodies with greater ease and accuracy? Then follow this simple guide.
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On an equatorial mount, adjust the right ascension (RA) axis to move the telescope in an east–west direction.

How to perfectly align your telescope's equatorial mount

Follow our guide to setting up your telescope allowing you to accurately track celestial bodies.
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How to make a sundial

How to make a sundial

A great science project for kids at home or in the classroom, our step-by-step DIY guide will show you how to make a sundial and use it to tell the time.
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Vega and the surrounding stars through a telescope. Taken with a guided setup, the vista appears sharp, with stars like pins. Credit: Ade Ashford.

A guide to telescope autoguiders

What is an autoguider, why should you use one and which are the best? Find out with our basic guide to autoguiding.
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