We find out who’s the heftiest stellar family of them all
Deep Space
Deep Space
Deep Space
What would it be like to live in a globular cluster?
Astronomer’s paradise or a light pollution hell? We reposition our Solar System to find out
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
What is absolute and apparent magnitude?
How do we measure the brightness of objects in the night sky?
Astronomy
Falling satellite: Watch Tiangong-1 plummet through the Earth’s atmosphere
China’s first-ever space laboratory has been predicted to fall to Earth as early as this week, according to Chinese space agency officials
Astronomy
Why do stars appear to twinkle in the night sky?
National Space Centre expert Megan Whewell answers this question for us.
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Where and when to catch the Quadrantid meteor shower
Get ready for the first meteor shower of 2018!
Astronomy
How do light pollution filters work?
We take a look at how these filters can be a saviour for astronomers battling light pollution
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Don’t miss the Perseid meteor shower this weekend!
The Perseid meteor shower, which makes its appearance every year in Earth’s sky, reaches its peak with up to 100 meteors per hour expected
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Watch NOW: ‘April Fool’s Day’ comet swings by Earth
Join Slooh as Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak makes its close approach
Competitions
Win two Meade telescopes and a spotting scope worth over £1000!
Be fully equipped for your tours of the night sky this winter, courtesy of Hama UK and Meade Instruments
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Where and when to catch the Orionid meteor shower
Be prepared for the return of the Orionids as they reach their peak
Competitions
Win a Meade Polaris 90EQ telescope worth £250!
Take a fuss-free tour of the planets and lunar surface this month, courtesy of Meade Instruments and Hama UK Ltd
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: How to watch Venus skim Jupiter tonight
Here’s everything you need to know about the spectacular pairing
News
Astronomers employ drones to monitor and control light pollution
A light, low cost system, that could assist with achieving darker skies has been developed
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: How to catch the International Space Station
Here’s how you can watch astronauts Tim Peake, Yuri Malenchenko and Tim Kopra fly over your location
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Catch the International Space Station tonight!
You can watch Tim Peake, Yuri Malenchenko and Tim Kopra fly overhead this evening and tomorrow night – here’s how
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Where and when to catch the Orionid meteor shower
Be prepared for the return of the Orionids as they reach their peak
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FREE PREVIEW: All About Space issue 44
We shed new light on the mysterious dark matter in the latest issue of All About Space – out now!