Citizen science
Astronomers call for the public to help photograph comet in the night sky
C/2021 S3 PanSTARRS is the subject of a citizen science project by the University of Reading.
How to keep an astronomical log book
Keeping an astronomy log book or journal helps you record what you see in the night sky and creates a valuable scientific record.
Citizen science: anyone can be an space scientist
We take a look at the evolution of citizen science and how anyone can be a part of the exploration and study of the cosmos.
Amateur astronomer catches supernova's first light
Amateur astronomer Víctor Buso made the first ever observations of a supernova's first light while testing out his new camera.
Citizen science and 'spiders' on Mars
Volunteer citizen scientists have been helping NASA scientists get closer to geological features on the surface of Mars.
The mystery of a supernova imposter
A team astronomers discovered a supernova imposter that, oddly, was giving off a fierce amount of X-rays.
Citizen science: exploring the Milky Way Project
We caught up with Dr Sarah Kendrew and Dr Robert Simpson at the National Astronomy Meeting to talk about the Milky Way Project.
Amateur images of comets reveal solar secrets
A picturesque snap of a comet might reveal more about our Solar System than it may at first seem. Astronomers from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory have used amateur images of comets to study the Sun – enabling them to examine what our star was up to when the pictures were taken.
The valuable contributions of amateur astonomers
How amateur astonomers have contributed to astronomy