Steve Richards

Astronomer and author

Steve Richards is a DIY astronomy expert and author of Making Every Photon Count: A Beginner’s Guide to Deep Sky Astrophotography.

Recent articles by Steve Richards

A portable tripod dolly is a handy way of moving heavy astronomy setups.

Astronomy FAQs How can I easily move my heavy telescope?

National Astronomy Week 2020

Astronomy FAQs How can I power my astronomy setup when away from home?

BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Will Gater reveals what to look for when buying your first telescope.

Astronomy FAQs What is flocking a telescope?

Canon EOS 1000D DSLR camera body

Astronomy FAQs How can I focus my DSLR camera through my telescope?

Man looking at the stars with telescope beside him. Credit: iStock

Astronomy FAQs What is a red dot finder on a telescope?

Sky-Watcher SkyHawk 1145P SynScan altaz Go-To Newtonian

Astronomy FAQs What's the best way of helping my telescope cool down?

Close up of eyepiece of telescope with man's hand. Telescope tuning

Astronomy FAQs What is a telescope eyepiece's field of view?

Catch Jupiter and Mars after 04:00 UT low above the southeast horizon on 20 March (inverted telescope view with south up). Credit: Pete Lawrence

Astronomy FAQs How can I stop planets drifting out of my telescope's field of view?

PrimaLuceLab Airy APO 65F apochromatic refractor review

Astronomy FAQs What is a fast telescope?

You can clean fungus from your telescope, provided you know what you are doing. Credit: David Hannah / Getty Images

Astronomy FAQs Fungus is forming on my telescope. What should I do?

A simple dew shield can be constructed using many household items. Read our guide to creating your own here. Credit: Ben Kent

Astronomy FAQs What is a telescope dew shield?

ZWO ASI 120MC-S USB 3.0 colour camera. Credit: ZWO Company

Astronomy FAQs What planetary imaging cameras can you recommend for around £150?

Celestron Advanced VX 9.25-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain

Astronomy FAQs What temperature should I store my telescope at?

Opticron Adventurer II WP 10x42 binoculars review

Astronomy FAQs What do the numbers on binoculars mean?

It should be possible to continue with practical astronomy, even after cataract surgery. Credit: Pakin Songmor / Getty Images

Astronomy FAQs Continuing practical astronomy after cataract surgery