Deep-sky tour

We look for objects along the borders of the constellations Ursa Major, Draco and Boötes

At a glance

How the Sky Guide events will appear in May

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Pioneers of dark matter

Seven key scientists who shed light on the cosmos’s biggest mystery

Learning about layers

How to transform your astro images with layers-based editing

Explainer: Get to know your way around the celestial sphere

We explain the system that helps astronomers to navigate around the heavens

DIY Astronomy: Sketch a deep-sky object at the eyepiece

Discover a simple and effective technique for recording your celestial observations

Capture: Make a lunar eclipse animation

How to capture an entire lunar eclipse and create a flip-book style record from still frames

Processing: Improving sky backgrounds in astro images

How a Photoshop plug-in can reduce light pollution and vignetting around a deep-sky target

Gallery: Your pictures

Your best photos submitted to the magazine this month