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With multiple lenses, advanced software and gargantuan amounts of megapixels, the cameras built into the very latest smartphones are beginning to seem even more advanced than some ‘proper’ cameras. While it’s certainly true that camera phones are getting a lot of innovation it’s important to remember that engineers trying to squeeze as much performance as … Read more
There’s a no-nonsense technique for navigating between stars and constellations and all it requires is putting your hand in the air, says Abigail Beall Space 23 February 2022 By Abigail Beall Arnaud Lesueur/Alamy THIS week, instead of looking for a particular target, we will try a technique for measuring distances in the sky. Once you … Read more
Stargazing is one of the best hobbies in the world, but it has its dangers. It can only be done at night, so you’ll often find yourself walking from your car or home to the perfect stargazing spot across dangerous terrain in the pitch black night. We’ve put together a list of the best flashlights … Read more
See what’s up in the night sky for January 2022, including stargazing events and the moon’s phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Related: Space calendar 2022: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more Saturday, Jan. 1 — The inner planets dance (after sunset) (Image credit: Starry Night) To kick off 2022, … Read more
Christmas is almost here, and the night sky obliges by presenting a beautiful display of celestial sights, perfectly timed out to coincide with the holiday. In ancient times, Dec. 25 was the date of the lavish Roman festival of Saturnalia, a sort of bacchanalian Thanksgiving to the god of agriculture, for whom the slowest moving … Read more
A good pair of binoculars are an indispensable tool for anyone interested in astronomy, and we’ve put together our recommendations of the very best binoculars your money can buy. When choosing the best binoculars it can be tempting to go for the highest magnification, but think again. Binoculars deliver such amazing views of the night … Read more