We take a look at why the counterbalance is used by some telescopes but not all
Astronomy
Astronomy
Astronomy
What could Isaac Newton see through his telescope?
We take a look at what astronomer Isaac Newton was able to see through his homemade telescope back in 1668
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All About Space issue 32 free preview!
Earth and Venus were twins when they were younger, so what turned the second planet from the Sun bad? Find out in issue 32 – out now!
Astronomy
BBC Stargazing LIVE Part 1: Introduction and how to choose a telescope
To celebrate BBC Stargazing LIVE, we’ll be posting a number of astronomy-themed articles and competitions this week, beginning with a guide to understanding telescopes.