Devised by the BBC Sky at Night Magazine team, each amateur astrophotographer who signs up via www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden will be guided through how to capture some of the most alluring objects in the night sky, all of which can be photographed from a back garden with just a smartphone or a DSLR camera.

Participants need to sign-up before Saturday 28th September to receive a free 58-page digital starter pack, and a daily newsletter during Back Garden Astronomy Week containing all the advice that beginners need, including; how to avoid camera shake, the right apps for low-light conditions and which accessories are best for photographing the night sky. 

BBC Sky at Night Magazine is thrilled to welcome a number of partners for the second season of Back Garden Astronomy Week, including Cannon, Royal Photographic Society, Royal Museums Greenwich and publishers Harper Collins.

Chris Bramley, Editor of BBC Sky at Night Magazine commented, “We’re really excited to be helping people take their first photographs of the night sky with this campaign, and it’s brilliant to have such a strong line up of partners. With their support, we’re hoping to launch a whole new audience of budding astronomers and astrophotographers on a fascinating and life-long hobby.”

Those keen to kickstart a journey of capturing the night sky simply need to sign up at www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden