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First date with a DSLR
Taking nightscapes and Star trails with a DSLR camera Is a great way to get started In astrophotography. Stuart Atkinson gives his best tips for beginners
FIELD OF VIEW
When the cosmos changes history, Jonathan Powell tracks celestial events that have altered world affairs
CBeebies Stargazing
There is no episode of The Sky at Night in February, but there is a wealth of astronomy and stargazing content on the BBC iPlayer that's suitable for children and young astronomers.
Looking back: The Sky at Night
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INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT
In The Sky at Night's last episode of 2022, Douglas Vakoch looked into how humanity could reach out and contact other worlds
Expansion leads to increased tension
JWST observations seem to confirm cosmology's biggest conundrum
JWST reveals active exoplanet atmospheres
The telescope has found evidence of atmospheric reactions above an exoplanet
Japan heads to the Moon
Hakuto-R, a commercial lunar lander from Japanese company iSpace, launched on 11 December and entered lunar orbit three days later.
Early galaxies lack cold hydrogen glow
A missing radio signal narrows down theories about infant galaxies
Splashdown for Artemis
The Orion capsule successfully splashed down into the Pacific Ocean on 11 December at 9:40 am PST Pacific Standard Time), completing Artemis the first test flight in a programme to return humans to the Moon's surface.
Are extended cycles shaping sunspots?
Twin 17-year solar cycles could be controlling the Sun's activity
Previously unknown minerals identified in meteorite
The discovery could help geologists to uncover conditions deep inside growing planets
Concern grows over bright satellites
Astronomers have called for more protections of our night sky
STAR RING ROLE
Towards the centre of a spiral galaxy, a ring of stars circles a black hole, VERY LARGE TELESCOPE, 23 NOVEMBER 2022
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY
A huge solar prominence
Artemis I takes aim at the Moon
Efforts to get the test mission off the ground hit last-minute snags
THE CARTWHEEL IN SPACE
Another stunning image from the largest space telescope ever launched shows just what this new observatory can do
Betelgeuse's spectacular blow-out
A mass ejection larger than the Moon caused the star's dimming in 2019
Astronomy X Photographer of the Year
BBC Sky at Night Magazine is proud to reveal the 2022 winners of the world's biggest astrophotography contest.
Our experts examine the hottest new research CUTTING EDGE
Tide lines show Moon's move
The Sky at Night TV show, past, present and future INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT
In September's episode of The Sky at Night, Jen Gupta looked at how ever more stunning astronomical photos have revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos
The amateur astronomer's forum FIELD OF VIEW
Cashing in on the cosmos
MARS SEASON HAS ARRIVED
With Mars at opposition this December - and a rare lunar occultation expected too - now's the time to start observing and tracking its changing features, writes Paul G Abel
ARTEMIS BEGINS
As Artemis I takes the first step in NASA's plan to return humans to the Moon, Shaoni Bhattacharya talks to the people behind the wider series of missions
The fundamentals of astronomy for beginners EXPLAINER
Félicette, the cat that flew to space
Practical astronomy projects for every level of expertise DIY ASTRONOMY
Create a 24-hour polar star trail photo
Expert processing tips to enhance your astrophotos ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESSING
Subtract stars to get more from deep-sky data
CUTTING EDGE
Our experts examine the hottest new research
FIELD OF VIEW
The amateur astronomer's forum
JWST begins its SCIENCE JOURNEY
As we gaze astonished at the James Webb Space Telescope’s first science images, Colin Stuart takes a look at the questions it will answer over its decade-long voyage of astronomical discovery