AS darkness falls earlier and the nights are still warm, it’s a great time for stargazing.
Find your way around the night sky with my easy tips for both adults and children.
Navigate the night sky with these easy tips for adults and kids
TRI OUT TELESCOPE: It doesn’t need to cost the Earth to encourage a love of the universe.
For just £15 you can get a Science Mad telescope, with a table-top tripod included, from The Works, which mini space explorers will love.
’APPY STARGAZING: Download free apps to help you navigate the night sky.
I like the free versions of Stellarium, and Star Tracker, which will help you identify stars, constellations and planets.
STELLAR SHOW: When it comes to plain speaking about all things space related, Adrian West is your man.
The author of The Secret World Of Stars (Kindle version, £2.99, on Amazon.co.uk), he posts online as Virtual Astro and is the creator of the sell-out Night Sky theatre show.
TAKE A SPACE TRIP: Dark Sky Discovery Sites are places where you can get great views of the stars on a cloudless night, away from light pollution.
Find your nearest at www.darkskydiscovery.org.uk.
CHART TOPPER: For a romantic gift, the Chartologist Night Sky interactive poster from Prezzybox.com is a keeper.
Stargazers and lovers can scratch off the constellations as they enjoy evenings under the stars together for years to come.
It’s now £9.99, down from £26.95.
LUNAR LESSONS: Get star gazing tuition from an astronomer from the comfort of your own home and it won’t cost the sun, moon and stars.
The online experience, priced at £18, is available from virginexperiencedays.co.uk.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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