Astronomical Events

Photographing a Partial Solar Eclipse from the UK

A look at how I photographed the 2025 partial solar eclipse from the UK with a small refractor and solar filters — from setup to final image and everything in between.

By Mike_Soulby, 10 monthsApril 23, 2025 ago

Astronomical Events

Get Ready for the 2020 Perseid Meteor Shower

The annual Perseids meteor shower is one of the most active of the year. With the potential for over 100 meteors per hour at its peak, it is well worth making an effort to watch.

Find out how and when to view this year’s event and let’s hope that 2020 puts on a great show.

By Mike_Soulby, 6 yearsJuly 30, 2020 ago

Find out about upcoming celestial events. Learn when and how to view solar or lunar eclipses, planetary movements, meteor showers and more.

Photographing a Partial Solar Eclipse from the UK

Get Ready for the 2020 Perseid Meteor Shower