In the shops: star projectors

Many of us remember our first telescope purchase. Often it was part of a set and came with basic accessories, including a couple of eyepieces, one low power and one higher. These are great in the earl

He may not wear a flowing white cape to work, but Design Manager César Soares’ focus for more than a year has been to deliver the Emperor’s ultimate weapon. This new Ultimate Collector Series set uses more than 9,000 pieces to present a Death Star distinct from every previous brick version of the dreaded battle station

The tech you need to build the smartest home in the neighbourhood

Note The Tree Topper is made up of five individual squares. These are knitted flat and then folded and seamed together to create an origami star shape. Cast on 28 sts using 4mm needles. Rows 1 to 56 K

In the 17th century, the great maritime nations were vying to solve a puzzle that had confounded philosophers for many centuries: how to determine exact positions on the Earth’s surface. And in Britai

The beauty of sky gazing is how simple and adaptable it is. Begin whenever you have some time outside or near a window where you can see the sky, even if it’s just a patch. When you feel emotionally overloaded or flat, try it for a few minutes at a time.