These brilliant binoculars will provide stunning high-definition views from night until day
Competitions
Competitions
Competitions
EXPIRED: Win Helios 10×50 Solana binoculars!
These porro-prism binoculars are waiting to unveil some glorious sights – whether it’s spotting stars or nature watching
Competitions
EXPIRED: Win a Meade telescope and Hama LED torch worth £220!
Courtesy of Hama UK Ltd, this stellar duo is waiting to be won to reveal a host of amazing astronomical sights
Deep Space
What’s the heaviest star cluster?
We find out who’s the heftiest stellar family of them all
Astronomy
Can I see the Magellanic Clouds from the Northern Hemisphere?
Is it possible to catch the Southern Hemisphere’s Magellanic Clouds at the furthest northern latitude?
Astronomy
Why can’t we continually see Venus?
It’s our next door neighbour, so why can’t we see it every night?
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Where and when to catch the Quadrantid meteor shower
Get ready for the first meteor shower of 2018!
Astronomy
Watch LIVE: The southern ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse
On 26 February, an annular solar eclipse will rise and set over a large area of the Southern Hemisphere – don’t miss it!
Astronomy
How to get the best images of this evening’s penumbral eclipse
Astronomer Ninian Boyle shows you how to capture our Moon’s wander into subtle shadow this evening
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Mars, Saturn and Antares line up in the August twilight
Step outside as the stars come out, look southwest, and you’ll see an eye-catching pattern
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: See Jupiter and Venus put on a spectacular show tonight!
Tonight the pair will boast a breathtaking sight that shouldn’t be missed!
Astronomy
Why do binoculars need prisms?
Prisms are crucial for a good pair of binoculars. We find out why
Astronomy
What is an apochromatic telescope?
We take a closer look at the features of this type of telescope
Astronomy
How can I see Pluto?
Thought that Pluto was too distant for us to see? With some observing trickery, that needn’t be the case!
Astronomy
BBC Stargazing LIVE Part 4: 5 amazing night sky sights
Has BBC Stargazing LIVE left you itching to get out there and observe the heavens? Then get your binoculars, telescopes and imaging equipment at the ready and see how many of these night sky gems you can spot!