Science
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Chelyabinsk 10 years on
In 2013 Ezzy Pearson visited the site of a massive meteor explosion. A decade later she looks back at what we learned from the event
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
FIELD OF VIEW
When the cosmos changes history, Jonathan Powell tracks celestial events that have altered world affairs
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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.
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Looking back: The Sky at Night
18 February 1976,
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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
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February 2023
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Expansion leads to increased tension
JWST observations seem to confirm cosmology's biggest conundrum
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February 2023
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JWST reveals active exoplanet atmospheres
The telescope has found evidence of atmospheric reactions above an exoplanet
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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.
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February 2023
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Early galaxies lack cold hydrogen glow
A missing radio signal narrows down theories about infant galaxies
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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.
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Are extended cycles shaping sunspots?
Twin 17-year solar cycles could be controlling the Sun's activity
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Previously unknown minerals identified in meteorite
The discovery could help geologists to uncover conditions deep inside growing planets
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February 2023
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Concern grows over bright satellites
Astronomers have called for more protections of our night sky
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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
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February 2023
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY
A huge solar prominence
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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October 2022
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Our experts examine the hottest new research CUTTING EDGE
Tide lines show Moon's move
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October 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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
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October 2022
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The amateur astronomer's forum FIELD OF VIEW
Cashing in on the cosmos
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October 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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
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October 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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
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October 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
The fundamentals of astronomy for beginners EXPLAINER
Félicette, the cat that flew to space
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October 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Practical astronomy projects for every level of expertise DIY ASTRONOMY
Create a 24-hour polar star trail photo
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October 2022
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Expert processing tips to enhance your astrophotos ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESSING
Subtract stars to get more from deep-sky data
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October 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
CUTTING EDGE
Our experts examine the hottest new research
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September 2022
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
FIELD OF VIEW
The amateur astronomer's forum
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