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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.

Track down the Triangle

15 August 2022 Mark Armstrong

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

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.

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

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.

Two rare phenomena associated with thunderstorms are captured in this expansive vista seen from 4,200 metres above sea level at the Gemini North telescope, overlooking the other observatories atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii.

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.

Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi SkyMax 127

29 July 2022 Steve Ringwood

Steve Ringwood reviews a tabletop beauty with a healthy aperture that is also just as home on a tripod, and has Go-To to boot.

Dive into the dramatic octopus gallery

27 July 2022 Keith Cooper

Among the many things that make NGC 2336 an astonishing galaxy are its eight sprawling spiral arms

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.