Astronomy

What is absolute and apparent magnitude?

How do we measure the brightness of objects in the night sky?

Astronomy

Can we see the Big Bang?

Are we able to observe the birth of the universe?

Astronomy

Why do images of deep space objects look so colourful?

What causes the vivid colours in deep space photography?

Astronomy

What’s the best time to view Mars from the Northern Hemisphere?

When is it best to observe the Red Planet from Earth?

Astronomy

What do the different ways of identifying stars with numbers mean?

How do we catalogue stars in the night sky?

Astronomy

How much of the universe does the Milky Way block us seeing?

Does the Milky Way block our view of stars in the night sky?

Astronomy

Become a published telescope tester in All About Space magazine

Want to review a telescope for us? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

Astronomy

What’s the best type of telescope for an amateur astronomer?

Here are some tips to help you get started in astronomy.

Astronomy

What do the letters of stellar classification stand for?

O, B, A, F and so on… What do they all mean?

Astronomy

Will Comet ISON light up the night sky in late 2013?

Is this hunk of ice destined to be one of the ‘Great Comets’?

Astronomy

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Astronomy

Did Galileo invent the telescope?

Did this pioneering astronomer invent and use a telescope for the first time?

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What is a constellation?

What defines these clusters of stars in the sky as constellations?

Astronomy

BBC Stargazing LIVE Astronomy Week Part Five: Three amazing sights to see with the naked eye

In our final Astronomy Week article, we show you how to make the most of the night sky even without a telescope or binoculars.

Astronomy

BBC Stargazing LIVE Astronomy Week Part Four: How to use a sky chart

In our penultimate Astronomy Week article we show you how to get to grips with using a sky chart.

Astronomy

BBC Stargazing LIVE: Win a £350 telescope [Update: Competition is now closed]

That’s right, we’re giving away a fantastic computerised Celestron LCM 114 telescope from Hama to celebrate the last episode of BBC Stargazing LIVE. The only catch? It has to be won tonight…

As the seasons change, so does the night sky and as you gain a familiarity with the stars and planets you will notice new constellations and astronomical objects belonging to our Solar System, as well as our immediate portion of the Universe, creep into view from winter through to autumn.

Stepping outdoors into a clear night armed with layers of warm clothing and a hot drink, as well as an optional deck chair (to avoid a sore neck in the morning from looking up!), you have all you really need to learn your way around the night sky for your very first evening’s session; you might not realise it, but your eyes alone are a wonderful device when it comes to taking in what nature has to offer. Take a look at the illustration above to get to grips with the celestial sphere so you can perfect your observation techniques.

Tomorrow: How to use a sky chart

Astronomy

Stargazing LIVE Astronomy Week Part Three: Understand the Celestial Sphere

What is this imaginary sphere that surrounds the Earth?

Astronomy

Stagazing LIVE Astronomy Week Part Two: Choosing your equipment

You don’t need a telescope to become an amateur astronomer… Here’s some tips for when you’re purchasing kit to observe the night sky.

Astronomy

Stargazing LIVE Astronomy Week Part One: Five tips and tricks for your first night of observing

Have you just got yourself a telescope? Here’s some advice from astronomer Gemma Lavender to make the most of your first night looking at the stars.

Astronomy

BBC Stargazing LIVE: Get started in astronomy with our tips and tricks this week

To celebrate BBC Stargazing LIVE, we’ll be giving you advice to begin your hobby in astronomy throughout this week.