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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

The winners of the world-famous Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 awards have been announced – and the results are stunning. Space enthusiasts from all over the globe competed, with 1,141 indivi

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

One of the greatest draws of astrophotography is how it blends science and creativity. Once you get to know your camera’s settings, you’ll unlock a plethora of ways to image the night sky. Even a humb

Thursday 2 Dwarf planet Ceres reaches opposition in the constellation of Cetus, shining at mag. +7.6. Find further details on page 47. Friday ▶ 3 Tonight and the night of 17/18 October are good times

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