Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Mercury and Saturn are close together in the evening sky tonight. Here's how to see them
See the planetary alignment 2025
Seven-planet parade 28 February 2025
Masterclass: 10 ways to improve your imaging
Join our online spring Masterclass with award-winning planetary imager Martin Lewis at 7pm on 13 June 2024.
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Partial solar eclipse, 29 March 2025
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How to do astrophotography with a DSLR camera
Own a DSLR camera and want to capture the stars? Find out how in our guide to DSLR astrophotography.
How to use a DSLR camera
Learn DSLR basics with our beginner's photography guide, teaching you DSLR camera settings and techniques for capturing beautiful images.
How to find, observe and photograph potential 'planet killer' asteroids
When is the next full Moon? Full Moon calendar dates for 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
Never attended an astronomy show before? Here are seven reasons why you should
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.
How to attach a DSLR camera to a telescope
How to use a telescope like a camera lens for close-up shots of the stars.
How to make and use a pinhole camera
Try our DIY pinhole camera project for a low-effort way to trace the path of the Sun across the sky.
Observing guide | Visible planets, February 2025
How to see the planets in the sky this month.