Astronomy

Find articles to help you learn astronomy and how to stargaze.

Learn astronomy

• Astronomical events to see in 2019 – what to view month-by-month in 2019
• Astronomy for beginners – step-by-step guide to stargazing as a hobby
• Light pollution and astronomy – understand how light pollution affects astronomy and what you can do about it
• Famous astronomers – see our list of the greatest astronomers in human history
• Best astronomy books – learn about space and astronomy with these selected books
• Best astronomy and space calendars – the best space-themed wall calendars

Astronomy equipment

• Best telescopes for beginners – find the best telescopes and learn what different types there are and what the different specifications mean
• Best computerized telescopes – check out our recommendations for GoTo/computerized telescopes
• Best kids telescopes – find the right telescope for your child with this overview and recommendations
• Best telescopes for astrophotography – find the best telescopes to enable you to photograph deep space
• Best telescope mounts – mounts are hugely important to be able to locate and track objects in space as the Earth rotates
• Best astronomy binoculars – check out the best binoculars for stargazing
• Reflector vs refractor telescopes – what the different types mean for a telescope buyer