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Comet 46P/Wirtanen’s December close approach
As expected, when the weather cooperated, comet 46P/Wirtanen put on a good show for northern hemisphere observers throughout 2018 December
Read moreThe nebula vanishes: a disappearance of McNeil’s Nebula
McNeil’s Nebula, in Orion, lies just south of the well-known reflection nebula Messier 78. It was identified as a nebula
Read moreA deep sky gem in the Unicorn
The major winter constellations have a reputation for being bright and striking. Orion, Gemini, Taurus and Canis Major dominate the
Read moreWhat’s the best telescope for an adult beginner?
Continuing my theme from the last issue, in which I considered the question ‘What telescope should I give a child?’,
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