Earlier this year, a science team led by Dr Queenie Chan announced her team had found the ingredients for life in two meteorites. Come and hear her tell us about this profound discovery.
Viewing the ‘giant comet’ – what are the chances?
Update 12 December 2018
You may have heard that a ‘giant comet’ is visible to the naked eye at the moment – but where is it, and where should you look? Read more
Let Mars take you to Neptune
The planet Neptune can be tricky to find in the sky, but right now Mars is providing an excellent signpost to locating it. Read more
Our observing sections
Whatever your interests, we’ve a section to suit you. Get expert advice and send in your own observations.
Our weekend courses
Click here to find out about this year’s Preston Montford Weekend Course, 30 November – 2 December 2018, on Seeing Stars (now fully booked)
The night sky in December 2018
Here is a map of the sky as it will appear from the latitude of London (51° 50′) in mid December, 2018, at 22h UT (GMT).
How to get started in stargazing
Learning the sky might seem tricky at first. There are so many stars, and unlike visiting a new town or city, the stars keep on moving around!
Choosing a telescope
If you’re interested in astronomy, it stands to reason that you need a telescope, and the bigger the better.