Charlotte Daniels
Reviews Editor
Charlotte Daniels is BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Reviews Editor, an astronomy journalist and an experienced astrophotographer and image processor.
Recent articles by Charlotte Daniels
Gallery | Markarian's Chain
Markarian’s Chain is a string of galaxies near the core of the Virgo Galaxy Cluster. Discover more about this galactic chain and images of the deep-sky target.
This Ursa Major 6-inch Dobsonian is touted as a planetary telescope for beginners. We put it to the test.
A decent option for would-be planetary observers on a limited budget
Dark frames? Master them with our step-by-step guide and become an astrophotography expert
How to add dark frames to cut down noise in your DSLR deep-sky images
Astrophotography guide | How to use a DSLR camera
Learn DSLR basics with our beginner's photography guide, teaching you DSLR camera settings and techniques for capturing beautiful images.
A beginner's guide to astrophotography cameras
A look at what different cameras can do for you as you get started in night-sky imaging.
Buyer's guide | Best astro imaging cameras
Which cameras are best for astrophotography and what type should you buy? We'll guide you through the different types and the best cameras on the market.
Best telescopes for kids
Buying a telescope for children can be a tricky task. We've tested some of the best telescopes for kids and young people getting started in astronomy.
How to buy a secondhand telescope, binoculars, camera and other astronomy kit
Pre-owned telescopes and astronomy equipment are a great way of getting into the hobby. Here's what you need to know when buying a secondhand telescope.
RVO Horizon 102 ED Doublet refractor
A review of the RVO Horizon 102 ED refractor telescope, exploring how it performs for visual observing as well as astrophotography.
How to master flat frames in astrophotography
How to use Siril free software to process your DSLR astro images
Using Siril freeware to stack, extract the background and calibrate colour.
Mercury | How to see the planet at its best throughout April
Mercury returns favourably to our twilight skies in April 2023. Find out how to locate it and what you can see through a telescope.
How to attach a DSLR camera to a telescope
How to use a telescope like a camera lens for close-up shots of the stars.
Sharpstar Z4 sextuplet apo astrograph review
A sophisticated optical system we'd certainly wish to use again and again.
Fix uneven backgrounds and bloated stars in astrophotos
Use Georg Hennig’s GIMP plug-ins to refine your astrophotos and sort out those uneven backgrounds.
A guide to Mars opposition and how to observe the Red Planet
This week is the best time to view Mars all year, as the Red Planet reaches opposition.
WideSky 80 refractor review
The WideSky 80 f/6.25 ED refractor is an all-round telescope that works well for visual astronomy and astrophotography.
Image processing | How to improve sky backgrounds
A useful Photoshop plug-in can reduce light pollution and vignetting around a deep-sky target.
Vixen A105MII achromatic refractor review
The A105MII optics perform well, returning crisp and well-contrasted views.
How to use Starshrink for astrophotography
How to use the StarShrink plug-in to improve your nebula astrophotos.
Image processing | How to stack layers of images of the Milky Way
Use the image processing function to stack and adjust an image of our home Galaxy.
Sony A9 mirrorless camera review
The A9 is an easy to navigate, enjoyably compact, full-frame camera with plenty of pleasing hidden extras.
Deep-sky astrophotography: a beginner's guide
A beginner's guide to deep-sky astrophotography, including how to photograph nebulae and galaxies.
Omegon MightyMak 60 Mini Dobsonian telescope review
The Omegon MightyMak 60 Mini Dobsonian is an adaptable, good looking, ultra-portable setup that ticks plenty of boxes, yet its optics could do better.