We've rounded up the best telescopes for beginners, to suit a range of budgets. January is absolutely the month to take up astronomy. Mars is at opposition, its biggest and brightest, on January ...

That’s about a 10-night stargazing window each month. Incidentally, if moon-gazing or planet-spotting is more your thing, then don’t even bother leaving the city since light pollution does not ...

February's full Snow Moon will have a royal companion as it rises alongside Regulus, a star nicknamed "Heart of the Lion", ...

There are many apps for astronomy, each with a slightly different focus or features, but for beginners, Star Walk 2 is great choice. Available on iPhone and Android, Star Walk 2 is free with ads ...

Come outside. Look up at the Milky Way, sweeping from the southwest horizon to the northeast. All you need for a good night's viewing is yourself, a good idea of where south and east are, and your ...

In a world where so little time is left for wonder, this new animated series invites you to look up at the stars. Part reflection, part instruction, pointers are given on how to begin with the ...

In a nutshell, people are getting excited about the dazzling sights the night sky brings - and there's never been a better time to get to grips with stargazing for beginners. JOIN OUR EXCLUSIVE ...

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