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Articles by Mark Armstrong

Observing

Capture Kemble’s Cascade and Kemble 2

30 August 2022 Mark Armstrong

One of the best for binocular observers is Kemble’s Cascade, in the ‘void’ of Camelopardalis.

Observing

Uncloak the Veil Nebula

22 August 2022 Mark Armstrong

The Veil Nebula in Cygnus is an iconic deep-sky target, a ‘must-see’ object that rivals or exceeds anything else you’ll likely to observe this summer.

Observing

Track down the Triangle

15 August 2022 Mark Armstrong

The Summer Triangle is arguably the most popular multi-constellation asterism in the entire sky.

Observing

Catch superb Saturn at its best in 2022

11 August 2022 Mark Armstrong

The Solar System’s most picturesque planet comes to opposition at 17h UT on 14 August, when it lies at the vast distance of 1,324 million kilometres.

Observing

How to beat the Moon’s glare to see the Perseid meteors

10 August 2022 Mark Armstrong

Despite the strong Moonlight pervading this Friday’s night sky, it’ll still be worth seeking out Perseid shooting stars as the shower perennially produces high rates of meteors

Observing

North America Nebula is a true likeness

8 August 2022 Mark Armstrong

The North America Nebula (NGC 7000/Caldwell 20) in Cygnus is a fantastic emission nebula, an iconic object providing one of the highlights of the summer sky.

Observing

Don’t miss Albireo: a glorious colour-contrast double star

2 August 2022 Mark Armstrong

Albireo (beta [β] Cygni) is unquestionably the finest colour-contrast double star in the entire heavens, providing an unmissable target on summer nights.

Observing

Observe the dramatic Dumbbell Nebula

25 July 2022 Mark Armstrong

The glorious Dumbbell Nebula, in Vulpecula, is unquestionably one of the top planetary nebulae in the entire sky.

Observing

Shine light on the Cat’s Eye

21 July 2022 Mark Armstrong

The Cat’s Eye Nebula’s present-day popularity owes much to the Hubble Space Telescope’s dramatic portraits, though it was famous well over a century before Hubble was even conceived.

Observing

Messier 57: Lyra’s heavenly ring

11 July 2022 Mark Armstrong

Messier 57 is the famous Ring Nebula in Lyra, a showpiece planetary nebula that’s arguably the finest and most observed in its class.

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  • T Coronae Borealis
    A faint star will reveal itself as it throws a hissy-fit
    26 March 2025
  • Saturn
    Saturn’s Rings to “Disappear”
    24 March 2025
  • Big Bang
    The Lithium Problem
    17 March 2025
  • Uranus' moon Ariel.
    Discover the many fascinating moons of our Solar System
    17 March 2025
  • Mars Chopper
    A bigger and better helicopter to Mars
    16 March 2025
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