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

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

The best rare birds seen all around Britain in August

Burning question about the future of photography? Want to discuss a feature or a tutorial in the magazine? Then send us your letters and photos

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast

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