Science
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Previously unknown minerals identified in meteorite
The discovery could help geologists to uncover conditions deep inside growing planets
1 min |
February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Concern grows over bright satellites
Astronomers have called for more protections of our night sky
2 min |
February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
STAR RING ROLE
Towards the centre of a spiral galaxy, a ring of stars circles a black hole, VERY LARGE TELESCOPE, 23 NOVEMBER 2022
2 min |
February 2023
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ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY
A huge solar prominence
3 min |
October 2022
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Artemis I takes aim at the Moon
Efforts to get the test mission off the ground hit last-minute snags
2 min |
October 2022
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THE CARTWHEEL IN SPACE
Another stunning image from the largest space telescope ever launched shows just what this new observatory can do
1 min |
October 2022
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Betelgeuse's spectacular blow-out
A mass ejection larger than the Moon caused the star's dimming in 2019
4 min |
October 2022
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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.
4 min |
October 2022
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Our experts examine the hottest new research CUTTING EDGE
Tide lines show Moon's move
5 min |
October 2022
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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
3 min |
October 2022
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The amateur astronomer's forum FIELD OF VIEW
Cashing in on the cosmos
2 min |
October 2022
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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
7 min |
October 2022
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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
8 min |
October 2022
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The fundamentals of astronomy for beginners EXPLAINER
Félicette, the cat that flew to space
3 min |
October 2022
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Practical astronomy projects for every level of expertise DIY ASTRONOMY
Create a 24-hour polar star trail photo
3 min |
October 2022
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Expert processing tips to enhance your astrophotos ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESSING
Subtract stars to get more from deep-sky data
3 min |
October 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
CUTTING EDGE
Our experts examine the hottest new research
4 min |
September 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
FIELD OF VIEW
The amateur astronomer's forum
2 min |
September 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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
7 min |
September 2022
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Glorious GLOBULARS
From fuzzy blobs to star cities, Paul Money takes us on a tour of 15 of the best globular clusters to observe in this season's night skies
8 min |
September 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Prepare for the PLANET PARADE
Five planets and an asteroid will be putting on a show this month. Stuart Atkinson shows us where and when to catch the spectacle
6 min |
September 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY CAPTURE
Take the perfect astrophoto with our step-by-step guide
3 min |
September 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESSING
Expert processing tips to enhance your astrophotos
3 min |
September 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
DIY ASTRONOMY
Practical astronomy projects for every level of expertise
3 min |
September 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
EXPLAINER - The fundamentals of astronomy for beginners
Ezzy Pearson celebrates the 30th anniversary of the first Black woman flying in space
4 min |
September 2022
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Q&A WITH THE CEO OF INMARSAT - Melissa Brobby interviews Rajeev Suri
A landmark study has found that, in contrast to the Apollo generation, younger people are out of touch with the realities of the space industry
3 min |
September 2022
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12 Astrophotography Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)
Expert astrophotographer Will Gater runs through the common mistakes even experienced photographers make and how to ensure your next imaging session is free of them
9 min |
August 2022
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Drive me to the Moon
Artist Oliver Jeffers on creating the Our Place In Space sculpture trail
3 min |
August 2022
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INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT
On the July episode of The Sky at Night, Marina Hui takes the reigns as director for the first time, transforming the show into 'The Sky at Day'
3 min |
August 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
APY Masterclass - Capturing Venus and the Moon
Lighting Venus's crescent and the lunar limb evenly is no small feat
3 min |