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.

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It’s December, which means it’s time for the best meteor shower of the year – the Geminids. Perseids fans may disagree, but long, dark nights and a broader activity peak give the Geminids the edge. Tr

Andy Westlake assesses a unique telephoto lens for extreme close-up photography

Dark and reflection nebulae are among the trickiest targets for imagers. Teasing out details so that they stand out from the background sky, especially through bad light pollution, can be tough, and e

If you’re planning to enter our Urban Life round, which launches next week, take these tips from four of last year’s top ten photographers