Astrophotography
- Field of View Calculator
Test different telescope, camera & eyepiece combinations.
- Baader Hyperion Zoom Eyepiece
NEW smaller, lighter Baader Hyperion Mark IV Zoom
- Baader Hyperion 68 Degree Eyepiece
Baader Hyperion Eyepieces are designed for visual and photographic applications and excel in both fields.
Educational
- Star Deck - Flash Cards for Learning the Constellations
Great for schools and Brownies / Cubs working towards their Stargazer badge. Also works for older astronomers who are just starting out!
Observing
- Astronomy Weather for Essex
Including cloud cover and seeing quality. (Click 'Nighttime' on the page to see the overnight weather by hour).
- See the International Space Station
Dates and times of upcoming opportunities to see the ISS. (The selected city is Chelmsford, which will work for anywhere in Essex).
- Go Stargazing - Find Stargazing Events Near You
Lots of useful advice for getting the most out of stargazing, and an up to date listing of events near you.
- Stellarium - Planetarium Software
A great planetarium for Windows, Mac and Linux. Learn your way around the night sky for free.
News and Information
- Astronomy Picture of the Day
See a great new astronomy picture every day.