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JunoCam at PJ34

PJ34 marked the end of the nominal mission and the start of the extended mission, as a close flyby of

Unexpected Perseid Meteor Outburst – During daylight hours from the UK Central Bureau Electronic Telegram No 5016, issued on 2021

Always the summer’s main attraction for meteor enthusiasts and casual observers alike, the Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak

Sorry for the lateness of this July update. Last week I was convinced that July had yet another week to

This month’s comet, 4P/Faye, comes to perihelion on 2021 September 8. In late July it was a 12th magnitude object

Polar regions and ground ice. Regular seasonal events should be carefully looked for, during the seasonal decline of the two caps.

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Maps All intending observers need a map to refer to. Although certain features have undergone significant and apparently permanent changes

The latest issue of the Comet Section’s annual newsletter is now available for download. There is a great image of

This month’s comet is C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS). It may not look like much but this is one of the most