The mild nights of late summer are great for stargazing, and one of the most popular constellations, Cygnus, the Swan, is almost overhead. Find it by looking high in the south for a big triangle of stars, called the Summer Triangle. Read more
We’ve produced a new video guide to the stars and constellations that you can see from the UK during June and July 2021. It takes you on a tour of the sky using a low-light video camera in real time.
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With National Astronomy Week from 14 to 22 November, many people will want to learn their way around the sky. This video from the SPA will help you find your way around the bright planets and major constellations on view during the month.
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