Tim Jardine
Astronomer
Tim Jardine is an experienced amateur astronomer and a seasoned telescope tester for BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Recent articles by Tim Jardine
How to get the most out of your telescope and improve your views of the night sky
If you love observing the night sky through a telescope, these top tips will make a difference.
Sky-Watcher's new Wi-Fi-controlled mount is beefy, smartphone-enabled and can be used anywhere in the world
How to choose your first telescope
Interested in buying a telescope but not sure where to start? Read our guide to selecting your first scope.
Altair's Hypercam 585C colour camera captures deep-sky, planets and the Moon, and all for under £500
From nebulae to the Moon, this jack-of-all-trades does it all for under £500.
Turbulence-busting, near-infrared capability. We tested the QHY5III200M camera on Jupiter and Uranus's moons
This fast planetary camera has bonus turbulence-busting near-infrared capability.
First Light Optics Remote Observatory tried and tested
For a monthly fee, capture your astro images under immaculate dark skies
How to build the best telescope eyepiece collection
Great eyepieces are crucial to any astronomical setup. Our guide will arm you with the info you need to choose the best ones to invest in.
Atik Apx26 mono camera review
The Apx26 is a professional astronomy camera and would make a very solid investment in the world of 16-bit CMOS astrophotography.
Pegasus Astro NYX-101 harmonic gear mount review
Well-built, high-precision mount that makes light work of heavy lifting.
Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P f/4 astrograph review
This more-than-capable imaging specialist gets full marks for observation.
Altair Wave Series 130EDT-F F7
The 130EDT-F is an all-round, high-quality large refractor, providing excellent views and images.
Rainbow Astro RST-135 mount review
A stylishly engineered, compact mount head with a huge load-bearing capacity.
iOptron Photron RC6 6-inch Ritchey-Chrétien review
A capable telescope for imaging and visual use, with a price point that will appeal to seasoned astronomers and newcomers alike.
StellaMira 90mm ED triplet apochromatic refractor
A competitively priced, stylish telescope offering excellent views and high-quality astro imaging results.
SharpStar SCA260 Aspherical Cassegrain Astrograph review
The SharpStar SCA260 is a telescope for the dedicated enthusiast.
Altair Astro Hypercam AA24CFX colour camera
The AA24CFX is a large format, low-noise camera capable of producing stunning images.
Altair 8-inch F4 Photo Newtonian Telescope review
A reliable Newtonian with impressive light-gathering ability that’s tailored for imaging.
Founder Optics FOT106 triplet refractor review
The Founder Optics FOT106 boasts an impressive optical performance both visually and with a camera, and a portable design suitable for dark-sky sites.
Altair Starwave ASCENT 115 F7 ED triplet refractor review
A review of the Altair Starwave ASCENT 115 F7 ED triplet refractor.
RVO Horizon 60ED Doublet refractor
The Horizon 60ED refractor is a good-value, well-performing astrophotography telescope that comes in a portable package and provides pleasant visual observing.
Altair Hypercam 115M Mono TEC cooled CMOS camera review
The Altair Hypercam 115M Mono TEC cooled CMOS is a monochrome camera that excels as an all-round performer.
Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C colour 16-bit camera
The Altair Hypercam 26C APS-C colour 16-bit is a highly capable camera with a high-performing sensor that excels at deep-sky astrophotography.
Atik ACIS 7.1 CMOS mono camera
The Atik ACIS 7.1 mono camera is a high-performing CMOS model that balances deep-sky and Solar System imaging alike.
Altair Starwave 110ED-R refractor
The Altair Starwave 110ED-R refractor is a fantastic portable telescope that delivers detailed views at an enjoyable resolution.