Offset solar filter
Archie Howitt shows us how he created an offset solar filter for his Celestron 8-inch SCT.
Intro to Astro-Imaging part 2
We held the second part of our Introduction to Astro-imaging course this evening via Zoom and YouTube.
Intro to Astro-Imaging part 1
We held the first part of our Introduction to Astro-imaging course this evening via Zoom and YouTube.
Telescope buying guide – UPDATED 2019
Which one to buy for your first one or as a present for Christmas? You'll get as many answers as there are telescopes but here are some ideas.
Introduction to exoplanets free course
The Open University have produced a brand new free course exploring our Galaxy's population of planets, and some of their many great surprises.
Astronomy in the Twilight Zone
During the summer months in Scotland it is very easy to stop doing any astronomy because of the light nights. But you don't need to stop!
ASE-24: Observing list for beginners
At the Telescope Help Shop on 9 February we launched our ASE-24. This is an introductory observing list of 24 objects for people new to astronomy, numbered for our founding year of 1924.
The Lunar 100
The Moon is around for a good portion of every month so why not make the most of it. The Lunar 100 is to the Moon what the Messier catalogue is to deep sky objects.
Free online astronomy courses
Here are some free courses you might like to try out from the Open University. They cover subjects such as the Sun, Moon, planets, galaxies, stars...
Full Moon observing
Full Moon is only a few days away but don't let it stop you doing astronomy. Yes it's very bright and blots out most of the fainter objects in the sky, but it has a beauty and interest all of its own.
Want to learn about astronomy?
If you want to learn more about astronomy, here's a FREE book on Kindle from OpenStax that's worth looking at.