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Why can't we feel Earth spinning?
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Photograph the Moon with your smartphone camera
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
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How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
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Strange cosmic light show as black holes 40 million times as massive as the Sun churn up gas at the centre of a galaxy
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Our pick of the best things to see in the night sky.
When the Sun is low, this mountain range on the Moon looks stunning. How to see Montes Teneriffe
What would happen if Earth stopped spinning?
If Earth's spin gradually slowed down, it would have a profound impact on technology, weather and life itself.
How fast does the Earth spin? It's a question that's not as simple to answer as you might think
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.
Voyager 2 discoveries at Uranus's magnetosphere
Leonids 2023 | See the meteor shower peak this weekend with our charts and top tips
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on 17 November. Find out how to see it in our beginner's guide.