Tom Kerss
Tom Kerss is an astronomer and the author of numerous best-selling books about the night sky for both adults and children, including Northern Lights, Diamonds Everywhere and the Starry Stories Series. He shares his passion for the stars with people all over the world, delivering courses, podcasts and media interviews. Having worked in Hawaii, Chile, Namibia, Iceland and Norway, Tom loves nothing more than to seek out the darkest and most beautiful skies on Earth, escaping his light-polluted home of London. He has a background in astrophysics and formerly worked at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich.
Latest articles by Tom Kerss
Best telescopes for deep space 2024
By Tom Kerss last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for deep space — gaze far into the night sky and see star clusters and rare objects like the elusive 'blaze star.' Be prepared for the Black Friday sales.
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2024
By Tom Kerss last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors. We expect to see discounts on telescopes during the Black Friday sales.
Meet the maestro behind 'The Galilean Suite' — an epic space symphony dedicated to Jupiter's largest moons
By Tom Kerss published
Self-taught composer Dave Dexter takes us on an immersive interplanetary voyage with his latest work "The Galilean Suite".
Jupiter's icy moon Europa will block out a star for lucky skywatchers
By Tom Kerss published
Jupiter's moon Europa is set to obscure a star while being shadowed by its own host planet.
What equipment do you need for stargazing in a city?
By Tom Kerss published
Live in the city but love a dark sky? We have some tricks to help you enhance it's beauty despite the artificial light.
Venus crossed the sun's face 10 years ago. Most people alive will never see the sight again.
By Tom Kerss last updated
On the 10th anniversary of the last transit of Venus, find out what makes these events so special and what else to look out for during the long wait for the next one.
The best time to buy a telescope: Shop smart and save
By Tom Kerss published
Get the best price for your new telescope by shopping smart with these handy tips and discover the best time to buy a telescope
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