Ade Ashford
Recent articles by Ade Ashford
What's on the far side of the Moon?
Because of the way it orbits our planet, the far side of the Moon always faces towards Earth. So what's on the lunar far side, and how do astronomers know?
Gallery | Solar eclipses
What is a solar eclipse and how do you view one safely? Find out about the celestial mechanics behind these spectacular astronomical events.
Use your telescope mount's setting circles to find celestial objects
Would you like to locate celestial bodies with greater ease and accuracy? Then follow this simple guide.
How to perfectly align your telescope's equatorial mount
Follow our guide to setting up your telescope allowing you to accurately track celestial bodies.
How to make a sundial
A great science project for kids at home or in the classroom, our step-by-step DIY guide will show you how to make a sundial and use it to tell the time.
A guide to telescope autoguiders
What is an autoguider, why should you use one and which are the best? Find out with our basic guide to autoguiding.