Astronomy
Explore astronomy
Practical guides for stargazers in Redditch, Bromsgrove and across the UK, whether you are just starting out or ready to take your first astrophotograph.
Getting Started
What you can see from the UK, binoculars versus telescopes, choosing a first telescope, learning the sky and useful apps.
Observing
The Moon, planets, stars and deep-sky objects, with seasonal highlights for UK skies.
Astrophotography
Getting started with imaging, equipment, techniques and image processing.
Resources
Astronomy organisations, news, magazines, apps and forecasting tools.
Solar safety: never look at the Sun with the naked eye, binoculars, a telescope or a camera viewfinder unless you are using a proper, certified solar filter. Permanent eye damage can happen instantly.