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Image by the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite, showing average nitrogen dioxide concentrations over Portugal and Spain, 14 to 25 March 2020. Credit: contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2019-20), processed by KNMI/ESA

Coronavirus Does lockdown mean clearer skies for astronomers?

Brighton Astro have been holding online meetings during coronavirus lockdown to help society members stay in touch and learn more about the cosmos.

How to cope with isolation Organise an online astronomy meeting

Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will appear close together in the early part of April. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Observing guide How to see the planets throughout April 2020

Venus and the Pleiades seen through cloud on 4 April 2012. Credit: Pete Lawrence

See Venus against the Pleiades star cluster, 1-6 April 2020

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

Astronomy FAQs How can I easily move my heavy telescope?

Good preparation will help you get the most out the darker autumn and winter nights. Credit: Astrobobo/iStock/GettyImages

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

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?

Celestron Advanced VX 9.25-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain

Astronomy FAQs What temperature should I store my telescope at?

Opticron Adventurer II WP 10x42 binoculars

Astronomy FAQs What do the numbers on binoculars mean?