The glittering lights of midwinter

You may have bought this December issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine because you’ve been given – or you’ve treated yourself to – a new telescope for Christmas. And you may be wondering what to do with

1 Dec 00:00 AEDT (30 Nov, 13:00 UT) 15 Dec 23:00 AEDT (12:00 UT) 31 Dec 22:00 AEDT (11:00 UT) The chart accurately matches the sky on the dates and times shown for Sydney, Australia. The sky is differ

Spot magnificent wintertime sky illuminations in these key hotspots

Astronomers are now regularly detecting planets thousands of light years from Earth – but have we missed one in our own Solar System?

Liz Zorab chooses her favourite plants inspired by the skies

For the week 2 December with Natalie Tambini