Astronomy for beginners
Are you new to astronomy? Our beginners’ guides are filled with hints and tips to help you get started in observing the night sky.
Star Diary | 18 to 24 March 2024
The best, safest ways to view a solar eclipse, from beginners to experienced observers
What are the best and safest ways to view an eclipse?
Bresser ISA Space Exploration NASA 70/700 AZ telescope
Does this affordable, beginners' refractor really cut the mustard?
Binary stars and double stars explained, and five of the best to observe through your telescope
The sight of two stars partnered together is stunning, especially when they display vibrant colours.
Comet 12P/Pons–Brooks could reach naked-eye territory in March
Comet 12P/Pons–Brooks could approach naked-eye in March, as it tracks from Andromeda to Pisces.
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
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.
How to do astrophotography and photograph the night sky with your smartphone
You can use your iPhone, Android or other smartphone to take pictures of stars and other astronomical phenomena. In this guide we'll show you how.
See a crescent Moon meet Jupiter and the beautiful blue Pleiades star cluster this week
The waxing crescent Moon creates a stunning scene with Jupiter, the Pleiades and Hyades open clusters this week.
Star Diary | 11 to 17 March 2024
6 wonders to see in the night sky with binoculars, March 2024
With binoculars you can see so much more in the night sky. Take our deep-sky tour and find out.
What's in the Southern Hemisphere night sky tonight, March 2024
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
Want to learn how to stargaze? Here's how to get started in 12 easy steps
Stargazing is easy: you just have to look up! But getting started can be daunting for some. Read our top tips for spending your first night under the stars.
Observing guide | Visible planets in March
A guide to observing the planets in March, and which planets will not be visible.
Mercury fans be patient! The planet's visibility is due to improve throughout March
Planet Mercury is hard to see at the start of March 2024, but its position in the night sky will improve as the month comes to a close.
Yes, there's going to be a 'supermoon' on 10 March. The only snag is that you won't be able to see it.
Have you heard there's due to be a supermoon on 10 March? It might be worth ignoring this particular supermoon!
Star Diary | 4 to 10 March 2024
Not a perfect circle! Why planets develop eccentric orbits around their host stars
What is an eccentric orbit and why do they happen? A guide to the physics of planets orbiting stars and orbital eccentricity.
Stargazing | What to see in the night sky this month
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
22 amazing facts about space and astronomy
What do lemons and raspberries have to do with space, just how dense is a neutron star and how powerful is a gamma-ray burst?
When is the next full Moon? Full Moon calendar dates for 2024
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2024.
Star Diary | 26 February to 3 March 2024
See this weekend's Snow moon, the second full Moon of 2024
How to make the most of February's full Moon, known as the Snow Moon.
Gallery | Full Moon
Some will tell you a full Moon is the worst time to observe our lunar neighbour, but there's still plenty to see when the Moon is fully illuminated.