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Water, Water, Everywhere?
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Water, Water, Everywhere?

Penny Wozniakiewicz investigates why astronomers are so concerned with finding water in the Solar System, and why it is vital to our exploration of space

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December 2023
O&A WITH AN ECLIPSE CHASER
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O&A WITH AN ECLIPSE CHASER

On 14 October 2023, an annular eclipse passed across mainland USA. Comedian and stargazer Jon Culshaw was there to witness it

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December 2023
Bresser ISA Space Exploration NASA 70/700 AZ telescope
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Bresser ISA Space Exploration NASA 70/700 AZ telescope

This beginners' package has everything you need to see the Sun, Moon and planets

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3 mins  |
December 2023
Ursa Major 6-inch f/8 Planetary Dobsonian
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Ursa Major 6-inch f/8 Planetary Dobsonian

A decent option for would-be planetary observers on a limited budget

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3 mins  |
December 2023
Use freeware to create star trail images
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Use freeware to create star trail images

How to turn your frames into beautiful star trail photos in a few clicks

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3 mins  |
December 2023
Venus's hostile atmosphere
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Venus's hostile atmosphere

Katrin Raynor takes a look at a planet where the skies boil and the clouds rain acid

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3 mins  |
December 2023
Build your EYEPIECE COLLECTION
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Build your EYEPIECE COLLECTION

Great eyepieces are crucial to any astronomical setup. Here Tim Jardine arms you with the info you need to choose the best ones to invest in

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7 mins  |
December 2023
THE BIG THREE
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THE BIG THREE

The top sights to observe or image this month

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4 mins  |
December 2023
The remains of CREATION UNDERSTANDING THE CMB
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The remains of CREATION UNDERSTANDING THE CMB

Left over from the Big Bang, the cosmic microwave background gives astronomers an insight into the entire history of our Universe. Ezzy Pearson explains

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December 2023
A December GRAND TOUR
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A December GRAND TOUR

Just like the epic journeys of the Voyager probes to our Solar System's outer planets, this tour takes you to the gas and ice giants as they line up in the night sky this month. Stuart Atkinson is your guide

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8 mins  |
December 2023
Same stars, different stories
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Same stars, different stories

Maggie Aderin-Pocock considers how other cultures interpret the night sky

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2 mins  |
December 2023
INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT
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INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT

Host of science podcast The Infinite Monkey Cage Robin Ince joined his co-host Brian Cox on the November episode of The Sky at Night

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December 2023
Swirling supernova's secret sibling
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Swirling supernova's secret sibling

A companion could be responsible for Puppis A's overlapping rings

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2 mins  |
December 2023
No call for sea legs on Titan
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No call for sea legs on Titan

Expect to find gentle breezes and calm seas on Saturn's largest moon

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2 mins  |
December 2023
Plans for an all-UK space mission set in motion
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Plans for an all-UK space mission set in motion

Four British astronauts could soon be heading into orbit

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2 mins  |
December 2023
Rare cosmic explosion deepens a mystery
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Rare cosmic explosion deepens a mystery

One of the Universe's brightest outbursts seen in an unexpected location

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2 mins  |
December 2023
THREE'S COMPANY
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THREE'S COMPANY

Galaxy pair Arp-Madore 2339-661 is actually a galaxy trio

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1 min  |
December 2023
When it comes to lighting, less is more
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When it comes to lighting, less is more

Patricia Yanez on designing considerate lighting for a luxury Red Sea resort

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2 mins  |
September 2023
Early Universe seen running slow
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Early Universe seen running slow

Cosmic clocks appear to run slower soon after the Big Bang, just as Einstein predicted

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2 mins  |
September 2023
Mastering flats
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Mastering flats

Adding DSLR flat frames to your workflow to improve your deep-sky images

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Make a Solar System diorama
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Make a Solar System diorama

An easy, fun craft project to learn about our neighbouring planets

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3 mins  |
September 2023
Star-hopping
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Star-hopping

Steve Tonkin explains an easy technique to navigate your way around the night sky

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3 mins  |
September 2023
The rock hunter RETURNS
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The rock hunter RETURNS

As OSIRIS-REx becomes the latest spacecraft to bring back samples from another world, Ezzy Pearson examines how these missions help reveal our Solar System's history

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8 mins  |
September 2023
Lights in the darkness Photographing the aurora
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Lights in the darkness Photographing the aurora

Wilderness photographer Valtteri Hirvonen - who spends nearly half the year in darkness in his native Finland - reveals how he found new inspiration in the Northern Lights

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5 mins  |
September 2023
Capturing a first: the Spin Nebula
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Capturing a first: the Spin Nebula

Amateur astronomers work collaboratively to produce first high-resolution image of little-known nebula He 2-11

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1 min  |
September 2023
10 targets to get you started in astrophotography
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10 targets to get you started in astrophotography

From star trails to your first planets, Tom Kerss shares 10 inspiring projects to kick off your night photography journey

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7 mins  |
September 2023
Highlights of the autumn skies
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Highlights of the autumn skies

From returning favourites to unmissable one-off events, Katrin Raynor picks out the best night-sky sights coming up in the months ahead

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5 mins  |
September 2023
Askar 130PHQ flatfield apo refractor
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Askar 130PHQ flatfield apo refractor

If you've got the budget, this hefty refractor's got fine views and a deluxe feel

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3 mins  |
August 2023
Create your best image of Saturn
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Create your best image of Saturn

Great pictures of the ringed planet start as video, before stacking and processing

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3 mins  |
August 2023
Image a fisheye Milky Way
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Image a fisheye Milky Way

Ultra-wide-angle lenses capture our Galaxy crossing the whole sky. Here's what to consider

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3 mins  |
August 2023

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