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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