BBC Sky at Night MAGAZINE

Imaging the deep sky with an altaz platform

We show that deep-sky photography is no longer just for equatorial mounts

A farewell to airborne astronomy

Reporting from one of the final flights of the plane carrying the SOFIA observatory

Explainer: Brightness vs luminosity

All brightness is relative. We explain what that means when it comes to categorising our favourite stars

DIY Astronomy: How to build a sextant

Measure altitudes the ancient astronomers’ way with this traditional navigation instrument

Capture: Photographing Mars

Whatever equipment you have, Mars is an irresistible subject as it approaches opposition

Processing: Making your own images from JWST data

Download and put your own spin on observations from the world’s largest space telescope

Gallery: Your pictures

Your best photos submitted to the magazine this month

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First Light: William Optics Fluorostar FLT 61 refractor

Portable, superb build and performance? This could be the one you’re looking for