Measure the sun’s diameter

Ed Hughes explains all that you need to know…

On 29 July 2021, more than four centuries after the invention of the telescope, the man who initiated a revolution in astronomy was finally honoured with a life-sized bronze statue. In the herb garden

■ 3 metres x 130cm double gauze fabric in orange and pink ■ 60cm diameter hula hoop ■ Scrap paper ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit CUTTING OUT Step one Use the scrap paper to draw ou a triangle 51

BEST TIME TO SEE: Nights of 9/10, 10/11 and 11/12 July A full Moon occurs when the Moon is opposite the Sun in the sky or, in other words, when its ecliptic longitude is 180° from the Sun. The eclipti

The Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76Ha refractor is a fresh new addition to the well-known manufacturer’s telescope line-up and its first venture into dedicated hydrogen-alpha instruments. The spec is highly

Wendy Evans invokes solar power to help create a vintage print on chemical-infused paper