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
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.
April 8 2024 total solar eclipse complete guide
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.
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.
UK will see 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.
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.
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.
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.
What causes an annular solar eclipse
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?
How to photograph the aurora
Want to take impressive aurora photographs? Even beginners can successfully capture the Northern Lights with these simple tips.
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.
See the first of two upcoming US eclipses this week, October 14
An annular eclipse on 14 October 2023 and total solar eclipse on 8 April 2024 are both eagerly anticipated by US observers.
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.
Stargazing at Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors Dark Sky Reserves
Two International Dark-Sky Reserves in the north of England make for an incredible location from which to enjoy the beauty of the cosmos.
How to see the hybrid solar eclipse
The southern hemisphere experienceed a rare kind of total solar eclipse this morning.
Vaonis Vespera Observation Station review
An ideal option for urban astronomers frustrated by lack of access to galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.
Unistellar eVscope eQuinox
The Unistellar eVscope eQuinox is a smartphone-operated instrument inspired by professional, ground-based telescopes.
14 things new stargazers should know
New to astronomy? Here are some things you'll notice in the night sky as you spend your first year stargazing.
Astrophotography | A beginner's guide
How to do astrophotography: a guide to basic techniques, what camera and telescope you'll need and how to take your first pictures of the night sky.
Unistellar eVscope 2 telescope
As a piece of new consumer technology, the eVscope 2 is impressive.
Gallery | Star trails and how to shoot them
Produce your own star trails images with our beginner's guide.
Light pollution law: understanding the APPG for Dark Skies
A group of MPs from across the UK political spectrum is aiming to strengthen the law around excess lighting and reduce light pollution.