July 2025 – Astronomy Now

Lonely giant planets may form their own planetary systems

30 July 2025 Stuart Clark

Planets without stars may not be so lonely after all. New research led by astronomers at the University of St Andrews suggests that free-floating giant planets—those adrift in interstellar space—can host their own miniature planetary systems.

Congratulations Professor Michele Dougherty – our new Astronomer Royal

30 July 2025 Stuart Clark

His Majesty The King has approved Professor Michele Dougherty as the new Astronomer Royal. Professor Dougherty will be the sixteenth person and the first woman to hold this role since its creation 350 years ago.

Stuart Clark and Steven Young shake hands after signing the Astronomy Now contract.

Astronomy Now under new ownership

18 July 2025 Stuart Clark

We have some exciting company news we’d like to share with you… Today we’re starting a new chapter in the Astronomy Now story, as we relaunch under new management (plot twist ahead!).