BBC Sky at Night Magazine - October 2022

In this issue

ARTEMIS
READY FOR THE MOON
Meet the people behind
NASA's return to the Moon

FÉLICETTE, THE CAT THAT FLEW TO SPACE

ANCIENT LUNAR HISTORY WRITTEN IN SANDSTONE

NEW ASTRO IMAGING KIT RATED AND REVIEWED

THE CARTWHEEL IN SPACE

Another stunning image from the largest space telescope ever launched shows just what this new observatory can do

1 min

Artemis I takes aim at the Moon

Efforts to get the test mission off the ground hit last-minute snags

2 mins

Betelgeuse's spectacular blow-out

A mass ejection larger than the Moon caused the star's dimming in 2019

4 mins

Our experts examine the hottest new research CUTTING EDGE

Tide lines show Moon's move

5 mins

The Sky at Night TV show, past, present and future INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT

In September's episode of The Sky at Night, Jen Gupta looked at how ever more stunning astronomical photos have revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos

3 mins

The amateur astronomer's forum FIELD OF VIEW

Cashing in on the cosmos

2 mins

Astronomy X Photographer of the Year

BBC Sky at Night Magazine is proud to reveal the 2022 winners of the world's biggest astrophotography contest.

4 mins

ARTEMIS BEGINS

As Artemis I takes the first step in NASA's plan to return humans to the Moon, Shaoni Bhattacharya talks to the people behind the wider series of missions

8 mins

MARS SEASON HAS ARRIVED

With Mars at opposition this December - and a rare lunar occultation expected too - now's the time to start observing and tracking its changing features, writes Paul G Abel

7 mins

The fundamentals of astronomy for beginners EXPLAINER

Félicette, the cat that flew to space

3 mins

Practical astronomy projects for every level of expertise DIY ASTRONOMY

Create a 24-hour polar star trail photo

3 mins

Expert processing tips to enhance your astrophotos ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESSING

Subtract stars to get more from deep-sky data

3 mins

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BBC Sky at Night Magazine Description:

Complementing the much-loved BBC television programme, Sky at Night Magazine is your practical guide to astronomy. Each issue features columns by renowned experts such as Sir Patrick Moore as well as in-depth cosmological features, practical observing tutorials, comprehensive equipment reviews, astrophotography master classes and much, much more. And with easy-to follow star charts and expert advice on how to get the most out of the observing month, Sky at Night Magazine is essential reading for both the novice and experienced astronomer.