Science
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Drones used to hunt for meteorites
Using drones could improve ve our odds of finding 'fresh' meteorites
2 min |
June 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
HOPE: one year at MARS
After 12 months spent observing the Martian atmosphere with its Hope probe, the United Arab Emirates has released a global map of the planet
2 min |
June 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Freeware EXPLORED
There's a wealth of free astronomical software available online to enhance your observations. Pete Lawrence looks at some of the best on offer
8 min |
June 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Balmy nights of brilliant sights
Astronomer Will Gater picks out the celestial targets that will keep both observers and imagers enchanted on clear, June nights
8 min |
June 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Imaging NLCs on your smartphone
Coax your phone's camera into low-light mode and catch ethereal noctilucent clouds
3 min |
June 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
THE BIG THREE
The top sights to observe or image this month
4 min |
June 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Spend a month with the Moon
Scott Levine follows Earth's natural satellite and jumps off to spot nearby targets
3 min |
June 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
What's it like to be a PROFESSIONAL ASTRONOMER?
Understanding the cosmos takes the work of thousands of people. Ezzy Pearson spoke to astronomers across the world to look at the many different roles that go into observing our Universe
9 min |
June 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
WideSky 80 f/6.25 ED refractor
An all-round telescope that works well for visual astronomy and astrophotography
4 min |
June 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Welcome to Galaxy Season
For many astronomers, springtime means one thing - galaxies. Stuart Atkinson reveals this season's deep-sky highlights
8 min |
May 2022
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Field of View - Poetry in Lunar Motion
Poetry in lunar motion Caroline Burrows spends a month making poetic observations of the Moon
2 min |
May 2022
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Pioneers of Dark Matter
The term 'dark matter' was coined a century ago this month. Govert Schilling selects seven scientists who shed light on astronomy's biggest mystery
8 min |
May 2022
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Rosalind Franklin rover suspended
The consequences of big political shifts on Earth have reached as far as Mars
2 min |
May 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Our experts review the latest kit - FIRST LIGHT
Starbase 80 refractor and mount package - A user-friendly system with an achromatic telescope and portable altaz mount
5 min |
May 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Q&A WITH A PLANETARY RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Research into whether Venus had liquid oceans in its past is giving more insight into how Earth has so far avoided a runaway greenhouse effect
3 min |
May 2022
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Learning about LAYERS
Expert astrophotographer Will Gater provides a beginner's guide to the power of layers-based image editing
8 min |
May 2022
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Artemis I rocket reaches launch pad
Rocket bound for the Moon set for launch rehearsal
1 min |
May 2022
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INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT
Georgina Dransfield visited Antarctica to search for exoplanets and filmed her time there for the April episode of The Sky at Night
4 min |
May 2022
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From particles to parsecs
Toby Friend considers how the development of astronomy and cosmology on the largest of scales, and particle physics on the very smallest; has often been intertwined
9 min |
May 2022
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In search of the Belt of Venus
Katrin Raynor-Evans looks at what causes the beautiful atmospheric phenomenon that occurs in the sky opposite a sunset or sunrise
1 min |
May 2022
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Artemis takes aim at the Moon
As Artemis I goes through its final preparations, Niamh Shaw looks at this first step in a programme to return humanity to the Moon permanently
6 min |
April 2022
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Annie Maunder
Ezzy Pearson celebrates the achievements of the early 20th century's great solar scientist
4 min |
April 2022
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From City Lights to Deep Space
In the first part of a series that looks at urban stargazing through the four seasons, Rod Mollise reveals the wonders you can discover in spring
7 min |
April 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Vixen A105MII achromatic refractor
A well-built telescope that is tailored to intermediate astronomers
5 min |
April 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Return to the MOON
The Moon is about to get busy, both in orbit and on the surface
2 min |
April 2022
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CUTTING EDGE
Our experts examine the hottest new research
4 min |
April 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY CAPTURE - Morning conjunctions
A month of planetary encounters offers opportunities to test your astro imaging skills
3 min |
April 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
DIY ASTRONOMY - Make a solar projector
How to construct a home-built projector for safely viewing the Sun
4 min |
April 2022
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Exploring the dark heart of WALES
The Cambrian Mountains has some of the world's darkest skies. Jamie Carter takes its Astro Trail to see why Wales is a stargazer's dream come true
7 min |
April 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESSING - APY Masterclass: Create a skyscape panorama
Processing an image to showcase the sky and a foreground
4 min |