Our Virtual Events bring you online workshops and lectures covering everything from practical astronomy and astrophotography to the science of spaceflight and mind-blowing astrophysics.
Below you can access previous virtual events from our online archive, to enjoy whenever and wherever you please.
Once a recording is purchased, you'll be able to download the PDF handout for that event via the video player, as well as being able to re-watch the recording for a maximum number of 10 times.
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Masterclasses
Nightscapes
Award-winning astro imager Miguel Claro is your guide to creating great nightscape photos, capturing the night sky in panoramas and mosaics. We look at settings and how to achieve focus across the night sky and foreground.
The Milky Way
In this talk we look at capturing our home Galaxy arcing across the sky and close-up shots of detail in the Milky Way’s packed starfields. We explain the lenses best suited to these tasks and the effects different mounting options can bring.
The deep sky
Our third talk is all about capturing views of deep space with a DSLR camera, revealing objects often hundreds of lightyears away in space which our eyes alone cannot see. We look at the nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and comets.
The planets in their prime
Why the observing prospects for Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn improve markedly in the second half of 2024, and advice that will prepare you for taking great images of the spectacle.
Capture Jupiter on camera
We look at the considerations for capturing the largest planet in the Solar System, such as its rapid spin, and how to process images to reveal remarkable details in Jupiter’s cloud bands and moons.
Improve your imaging
Discover 10 (less well-known) nifty tips and tricks to improve your planetary imaging, based on Martin Lewis’s wealth of practical experience photographing the worlds of the Solar System.
A three-part series of online Masterclasses on photographing galaxies and nebulae, and processing your images.
How I got into deep-sky imaging
Hannah Rochford discusses how she got started and how she captured her award-winning image of Melotte 15.
How to deal with light pollution
Charlotte Daniels reveals the options available to city astrophotographers who want to tackle bright night skies.
Capturing a deep view of Orion
Tom O'Donoghue's Orion Mega Mosaic reveals a multitude of deep-sky nebulae. In this talk, he shows us how he did it.
A three-part series of online Masterclasses revealing how the James Webb Space Telescope observes the Universe.
JWST: The Images
Webb image processor Joe DePasquale reveals how the telescope's stunning images are captured and created.
JWST: The Telescope
Astronomer Olivia Jones discusses the tech behind humanity's greatest space-based observatory.
JWST: The Science
Henrik Melin lists Webb's greatest discoveries, how they were made and why they're revolutionising space science.
A three-part series of online masterclasses on stargazing, covering stars and constellations, the Moon and the planets.
Autumn stars and constellations
A beginner's guide to naked-eye stargazing throughout autumn and winter, with astronomy writer Scott Levine.
The Moon, up-close with our neighbour
Charlotte Daniels reveals how to observe the Moon, from naked-eye exploration to binoculars and telescope.
Observing the planets of the Solar System
Will Gater reveals how to find planets in the night sky and how binoculars and telescopes bring more detail into view.
A three-part series of online Masterclasses on how to choose your first telescope, and use it to observe the night sky.
Demystifying astronomy equipment
Experienced observer Mary McIntyre on how to choose your first telescope and how to get the best out of it.
Moving on to your next telescope setup
Will Gater reveals the different options available to amateur astronomers as they progress to intermediate level.
How to build a home observatory
An observatory is a great way to increase your productivity. Steve Richards shows you how to build one.
A three-part series of online masterclasses covering everything you need to know to photograph the night sky.
Capture the night sky with your smartphone
Astrophotographer Tom Kerss reveals what you can capture with your smartphone and how to get the best out of it.
Night-sky photography with a DSLR
A guide to DSLR capture of constellations, nightscapes and star trails, from experienced imager Charlotte Daniels.
Deep-sky imaging from towns and cities
Peter Jenkins reveals how to deal with urban skies and capture deep-sky treasures such as nebulae and galaxies.
Individual webinars
Learning astrophotography
Dara Ó Briain reveals how learning to photograph the night sky became his ultimate lockdown project.
How to observe our Sun up-close
Pete Lawrence demonstrates how you can safely observe the star at the centre of our Solar System: the Sun.
The untold story of Yuri Gagarin
Stephen Walker reveals how the USSR became the first nation to launch a human into space.
Robots on Alien Worlds
Dr Ezzy Pearson examines the robotic machines that humans have landed on Solar System bodies.
The Hunt for Alien Life
Astrobiologist Lewis Dartnell reveals how science is searching for signs of extra-terrestrial life.
Storms on the Sun
Solar scientist Lucie Green reveals the secrets of the Sun, and what activity the new solar cycle might bring.