The nights are drawing in, bringing more opportunities to observe the wonders of the night sky. If you want to get a closer look at the moon, planets and deep sky objects without the hassle of transporting or setting up a telescope, we’d recommend a pair of large astronomy binoculars. One of our top picks, the Celestron SkyMaster 15×70, is …
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New Delhi: Aiming to revive the traditional culture of ‘observational astronomy’, the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) division of the Union Ministry of Education has invited school students, undergraduates, for-profit companies, and trusts to recreate indigenous and traditional astronomical instruments—some of which were mentioned in classical Sanskrit texts. The division, which operates as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, …
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Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we’ve picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether you’re observing with the naked eye or a telescope. The American Astronomical League picks one night each spring and fall for enthusiasts and experts to …
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Donald Trump has spent eight months attempting to remake the United States through a massive programme of cuts and deregulation. His administration has left almost no part of American life untouched – from classrooms to college campuses, offices to factory floors; museums, forests, oceans and even the stars. An executive order signed last month to streamline rocket launches has been …
Read More »The Sky Today on Friday, September 19: Regulus, Venus, and the Moon line up Astronomy Magazine Photos capture breathtaking view of three cozy celestial bodies in the early-morning sky The Boston Globe How to see the moon, Venus and the bright star Regulus in an ultraclose conjunction tomorrow Live Science Look Up This Week to See a Rare Triple Conjunction ‘Smiling’ Down ScienceAlert Lunar …
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When a comet meets solar winds, its nuclear coma—a bright cloud of gas around its core—reacts vibrantly to our Sun’s solar maximum, leaving a trail of stellar gas and dust across the solar system. Miraculously, the sky above June Lake, California, cleared up for a full 13 minutes for photographer Dan Bartlett to image the comet clearly enough for his …
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Astronomy photographer of the year 2025 – winners and finalists The Guardian Billions of stars, one winning photograph: the core of Andromeda Royal Museums Greenwich ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 winners unveiled — and the photos are truly exquisite Space Andromeda, Solar Storms, And A 1 Billion Pixel Image Crowned Best Astrophotos Of The Year IFLScience Astronomy Photographer of the Year The Telegraph …
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The Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17 contest showcases the best astronomical and night sky images of the year, captured by exceptional photographers worldwide. This year’s winning photos include spectacular shots of distant galaxies, unique images of the Sun, magical nightscapes on Earth, and much more.
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An almost full moon glides close to Saturn this week, forming a pleasant conjunction in an otherwise unremarkable patch of the sky. The chart shows the view looking east-southeast from London at 22:00 on 8 September 2025. The moon’s visible hemisphere is just over 98% illuminated, and at 16 days old it is just past full and so is beginning …
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An automated data-sharing system co-developed by SpaceX and American radio astronomers promises to protect radio telescopes around the world from disruptive interference from satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Big constellations such as SpaceX’s Starlink bring high-speed internet to people in remote, under-connected areas. But they also stain optical telescope images with streaks and disrupt observations by radio telescopes — …
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