Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Asteroids 28 Bellona and 8 Flora in 2025
Valentine's Day | 5 romantic stargazing ideas
Romantic stargazing ideas to impress your loved on this 14 February.
Snow Moon
How to make the most of February's full Moon, known as the Snow Moon.
Masterclass: Capturing Jupiter on camera
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See the planetary alignment 2025
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Don't miss Mars close to the Moon tonight, one of the stargazing highlights of February 2025
Use the Moon to find the planets. See the Moon 'hopscotch' along the Solar System worlds this week
The 'star' near the Moon tonight is Jupiter. The gas giant meets the Moon this week and into the weekend
Make your own pinhole camera and trace the path of the Sun across the sky
Try our DIY pinhole camera project for a low-effort way to trace the path of the Sun across the sky.
Saturn's moon Titan passes in front of the planet in February 2025 and is visible from Earth
See Saturn's largest moon Titan and its shadow pass in front of the ringed planet.
Buyer's Guides
Thinking about your first scope or looking to upgrade your camera? Our buyer's guides will help you get to grips with what's available.
Top travel telescopes
For astronomy travel you'll need a compact, portable telescope that delivers results. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes.
Best telescopes for kids
Buying a telescope for children can be a tricky task. We've tested some of the best telescopes for kids and young people getting started in astronomy.
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
Astronomy DIY
Our How-to and DIY projects to help you get the best out of practical astronomy, from home-made accessories to practical observing tutorials.
Achieve fine focus with your DSLR camera by building this DIY microfocuser for your lens
How to thermally optimise your telescope
Tube currents in your telescope can affect the ability of the optics to bring light to a sharp focus. We show you how to combat these irritating effects.
Build a Dobsonian equatorial platform
Convert your altaz Dobsonian telescope into a sky-tracking lightbucket.
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
Observing guide | Visible planets, February 2025
How to see the planets in the sky this month.
Observing guide | Explore the hidden valleys of the Moon
Explore the cracks and troughs that wind across the lunar surface with our detailed observing guide.
How to see Apollo 11's landing site on the Moon
The spot where Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon is visible from Earth and is easy to spot through a telescope, provided you know how.