Smartphones

Articles on how to use your smartphone to help you explore and image the night sky.

A conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and the moon from February 2019, taken using an iPhone 7. Credit: Jamie Carter

16 gadgets to turn your smartphone into an astrophotography camera

The smartphone you carry every day can be used to capture a range of night-sky objects. Credit: iStock

Astrophoto guides

Smartphone astrophotography Use your phone to capture the night sky

The finished smartphone finderscope. Follow our guide to make your own. Credit: Mark Parrish

Build a smartphone finderscope for your telescope

Red-image

How to turn your iPhone screen red for astronomy

Your smartphone can be a powerful astronomy accessory during an observing session. Credit: iStock

Astrophotography

Stargazing with a smartphone