You may have bought this December issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine because you’ve been given – or you’ve treated yourself to – a new telescope for Christmas. And you may be wondering what to do with

1 Thursday The Moon’s libration makes it favourable for viewing features near the southern pole today. At 21:06 UT, Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, can be seen emerging from behind Saturn’s disc. Callis

Smart telescopes have transformed the way we approach astronomy. Tasks that once required detailed knowledge of mounts, scopes, accessories and software are now handled automatically. The downside is

Now we’ve survived the biggest software event of 2025 – Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 – it’s time to start looking to the future. And whether you’ve upgraded to Windows 11 or stayed with its

The Milky Way is a firm favourite for nightscape photographers and astrophotographers alike, but beautiful images of our Galaxy are well within reach of beginners with basic entry-level equipment too.

Earth’s orbit around the Sun is slightly elliptical, which means our distance from the Sun varies over the course of the year – and that brings effects that are fascinating to capture. The variation s