It’s summer, and with August comes darkness just that bit earlier than in midsummer. And with the holiday period upon us, there’s more opportunity for stargazing in the evening. Read more
Space Station in summer skies
The International Space Station is making a spectacular series of evening passes over the UK, continuing until early August. 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
Messier’s Heritage – Observing his deep-sky objects 22–24 November 2019. Click for details
The night sky in August 2019
Here is a map of the sky as it will appear from the latitude of London (51° 50′) in mid August, 2019, 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.