How To Guides
Tired of all the blemishes on your deep-sky images, and a night sky that looks brighter in the middle than at the edges? The answer is to make a simple accessory.
Written by Martin Mobberly.
Skill level: advanced
Follow the simple advice outlined here and you’ll be seeing much more clearly in as little as six months.
Written by Ninian Boyle.
Skill level: beginner
Capturing the Moon with a digital camera is easier than you might think. We show you how to get started.
Written by Ade Ashford.
Skill level: beginner
From the simplest spectroscope to the most complex setup imaginable, you can capture the spectra of many objects and create fantastic images.
Written by Maurice Gavin.
Skill level: intermediate
Here’s a low-cost instrument you can build yourself that will reveal the wonders of the Solar System and more.
Written by Mark Parish.
Skill level: beginner
This easy-to-make instrument, based on a portable 16th-century design, will accurately tell the time.
Written by Ade Ashford.
Skill level: beginner
You don’t need a dedicated solar scope to explore our parent star.
Written by Pete Lawrence.
Skill level: beginner
This simple instrument will help you locate and describe the position of objects in the night sky.
Written by Mark Parrish.
Skill level: beginner
CCD detectors are useful for more than capturing detailed deep-sky images: you can also use them to detect planets outside the Solar System.
Written by Robin Leadbeater
Skill level: advanced.
Follow our beginners’ guide to collimation and make sure your reflecting telescope is tuned for the task.
Written by Pete Lawrence.
Skill level: beginner
