From colliding galaxies to supermassive black holes, we take a look at some of the strangest sights in the universe

Six low-altitude gems that barely peek above the horizon – all the more satisfying to catch! We’re going low for this month’s tour, looking at objects that are best seen when their region is above the

A look at some of the thousands of astronomical objects visible in Hubble’s historic photograph

I looked out of the window before bed while on holiday in Orkney in mid-August and was delighted to see my first-ever noctilucent cloud display! The reflections in the still waters of the Bay of Firth

Ron Brecher, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 23–30 July 2025 Ron says: “Many celestial objects resemble animals, but perhaps none more so than the Dark Shark. Its snout, jaws, eye, dorsal fin and tail are al

Our showcase of finalists from the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards 17