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Jamie Carter
Science writer
Jamie Carter is a travel and astronomy writer and author of A Stargazing Program for Beginners: A Pocket Field Guide
Recent articles by Jamie Carter
Boasting dark skies over rolling landscapes, Scotland offers some of the best places to stargaze in the UK
Scotland offers some of the world’s best views of the night sky. Jamie Carter reveals the country's darkest destinations.
Buzz Aldrin has a striking vision for the long-term human exploration of Mars
He may be one of the most famous moonwalkers, but Buzz Aldrin has spent the past 30 years developing a plan to get people to Mars.
Dark-sky USA! Avoid light pollution and explore the cosmos in these US National Parks perfect for stargazing
The USA is a great place for stargazing: particularly where its many National Parks are concerned.
10 of the best stargazing and astronomy holidays
An astronomer's holiday dream list.
12 ancient stones, tombs and temples across the world that align with the Sun at the solstice
Why stargazing at Grand Canyon Dark Sky Park is one of best night-sky experiences in the USA
Grand Canyon National Park has embraced its International Dark Sky status.
See the Sun kiss the Big Apple! Manhattanhenge has arrived, and this is how you can see it
How to see the Sun set between Manhattan's skyscrapers.
Buyer's guide | Smartphone astrophoto gadgets
There is a multitude of gadgets and devices that will help you capture the stars, the Moon and more using your smartphone. We've picked out some of the best.
Eclipse España: Six solar eclipses, including two total eclipses, will be seen from Spain in just six years
Ever seen a ring of fire in the sky? This is what causes an annular solar eclipse and why it's different from a total
An annular solar eclipse is also known as a 'ring of fire'. But what is it, and how does it differ from a total eclipse?
Eclipses 2024 | This year's solar and lunar eclipses
Find out when the next solar and lunar eclipses are occurring, and where you can see them.
Ring of fire over Easter Island, Chile and Argentina will be the next solar eclipse, visible on October 2, 2024
Capture the colours, swirls and wisps of the Northern Lights with our guide on how to photograph the aurora
Want to take impressive aurora photographs? Even beginners can successfully capture the Northern Lights with these simple tips.
The Universe in your pocket! These are 14 of the best astronomy and stargazing apps for smartphones
A good smartphone app can help you locate and photograph objects in the night sky. Here are some of the best, tried and tested.
Tomorrow's solar eclipse marks the second of two major solar eclipses visible across the US
An annular eclipse on 14 October 2023 and total solar eclipse on 8 April 2024 are both eagerly anticipated by US observers.
Our complete guide to the April 8 total solar eclipse, including times, locations and weather predictions
A long totality will be visible in Mexico, USA and Canada on April 8 2024. Find out when it's happening, where to see it and how to view online.
In the UK and missing the April solar eclipse? Fear not, we're about to get seven solar eclipses in seven years
Between 2024 and 2030 the U.K. will experience a partial solar eclipse every year. Here's when, where and what to expect.
10 events in the US to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024
Public events in U.S. to watch the nation’s second totality in seven years.
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ 5.1-inch Newtonian reflector
A manual telescope that can be easily aligned via an adaptor and free smartphone app.
Southern hemisphere sky: an astronomy guide
The best constellations, bright stars and deep sky objects visible from the southern hemisphere, and the best places for stargazing south of the equator.
October 14 annular solar eclipse complete guide
A ring of fire eclipse will be visible in the US on 14 October 2023. Find out when it's happening and how to see it online.
Unistellar eVscope eQuinox 2 review
If you live in or near a city and you want to get more from the deep sky, the eQuinox 2 is a fine way to go about it.
A complete guide to stargazing in Utah
A guide to Utah's best dark-sky sites, the best places for stargazers and astronomers to visit, and info on astro tourism in the state.
A guide to attending astronomy star parties
Star parties are a great way to meet fellow astronomers under truly dark skies.