Humans will soon be making the first voyages to Mars. Author Colin Stuart will speak on How We’ll Live on Mars at our next meeting, on Saturday 27 October at University College, London. Click for more details.
A good year for Perseid meteors
This year’s annual display of Perseid meteors is the most favourable for several years. The peak numbers occur at new Moon, which means that the skies should be particularly dark. Read more
The most partial of eclipses
There’s a partial eclipse of the Sun on 11 August. Hooray! But it’s only visible from the far north of the British Isles. 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
The night sky in August 2018
Here is a map of the sky as it will appear from the latitude of London (51° 50′) in mid August, 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.