BBC Sky at Night Magazine - June 2022

In this issue

THE FUTURE OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
A rare discovery reveals the far off fate of our Sun and planets.

Freeware explored
We round up the free software that will improve your observations..

Drones used to hunt for meteorites

Using drones could improve ve our odds of finding 'fresh' meteorites

2 mins

Balmy nights of brilliant sights

Astronomer Will Gater picks out the celestial targets that will keep both observers and imagers enchanted on clear, June nights

8 mins

What's it like to be a PROFESSIONAL ASTRONOMER?

Understanding the cosmos takes the work of thousands of people. Ezzy Pearson spoke to astronomers across the world to look at the many different roles that go into observing our Universe

9 mins

HOPE: one year at MARS

After 12 months spent observing the Martian atmosphere with its Hope probe, the United Arab Emirates has released a global map of the planet

2 mins

THE BIG THREE

The top sights to observe or image this month

4 mins

Freeware EXPLORED

There's a wealth of free astronomical software available online to enhance your observations. Pete Lawrence looks at some of the best on offer

8 mins

Seeing the Solar System's future

Recent observations offer clues about whether the planets will survive our Sun's far-off fate of swelling out into the Solar System as a red giant. Colin Stuart investigates

6 mins

Spend a month with the Moon

Scott Levine follows Earth's natural satellite and jumps off to spot nearby targets

3 mins

Imaging NLCs on your smartphone

Coax your phone's camera into low-light mode and catch ethereal noctilucent clouds

3 mins

WideSky 80 f/6.25 ED refractor

An all-round telescope that works well for visual astronomy and astrophotography

4 mins

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BBC Sky at Night Magazine Description:

Complementing the much-loved BBC television programme, Sky at Night Magazine is your practical guide to astronomy. Each issue features columns by renowned experts such as Sir Patrick Moore as well as in-depth cosmological features, practical observing tutorials, comprehensive equipment reviews, astrophotography master classes and much, much more. And with easy-to follow star charts and expert advice on how to get the most out of the observing month, Sky at Night Magazine is essential reading for both the novice and experienced astronomer.