Field of view

Many people say to me: “Whenever I look at the stars, it makes me feel so small and insignificant; it scares me.” It’s true – from one perspective, we are but a minute speck of dust on a tiny pebble,

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Exciting ways to get away from it all

Autumn, winter and spring are the best seasons to stargaze, says Neill Sanders, outreach astronomer at gostargazing.co.uk. “Most stargazing events are organised from the time clocks go back in October

Dark nights don’t have to be spooky, thanks to these sparkling UK sites

Discover the best of our coast by night with a host of incredible after-dark adventures