The night sky is set to dazzle this month as the first total lunar eclipse in over two years takes center stage. Visible from the UK, US, and various spots worldwide, this celestial phenomenon promises a breathtaking view — no special equipment required.
A new series of Dobsonians are now available from Omegon. Steve Ringwood took the 152mm-aperture model for a spin, and found that as an all-rounder, it handled expertly.
This eerie, dark silhouette is a cometary globule designated GN 16.43.7.01. Despite their name, cometary globules have nothing to do with comets, beyond having a similar shape of a dusty head with a tail.