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
"We knew we were going to miss it." Testing the StellarMate Pro 128GB astrophotography controller
This Ursa Major Dobsonian is a beginner telescope for observing the planets. Is it any good? We put it to the test
A decent option for would-be planetary observers on a limited budget
Mercury | How to observe the planet
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.
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.
How to take your first deep-sky astrophoto
Mars reaches opposition in January 2025, the best time to see the Red Planet
This week is the best time to view Mars all year, as the Red Planet reaches opposition.
Budget, easy-to-use and smartphone adaptor included. But is this Bresser kids' scope worth your money?
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.
Image processing | Bring out the best in your astrophotos
In this tutorial we'll reveal why image processing is important in astrophotography, and how to get started.
The Masuyama 1.25-inch 53˚ eyepieces boast a premium price tag. Are they worth splashing out on?
Eight high-end eyepieces that open up heavenly views – for a premium price tag.
There's a quicker way to colourise your monochrome narrowband astrophotos. Here's how to do it.
Want to get into deep-sky imaging? The RVO Horizon 80 ED refractor is a great introduction, and easily portable
A solid, sensible choice if you’re stepping up to deep-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.
Askar V apo modular telescope kit review
A refined refractor with swapable lenses that offers remarkable flexibility
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.
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
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.
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.
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.