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In this issue

LIFE ON MARS
From canals to Viking and Curiosity, our obsession with finding life on the Red Planet

METEOR HUNTERS UNITE FOR SCIENCE!

AURORA CRUISES: THE NORTHERN LIGHTS AT SEA

THE STAND-OUT SUMMER SIGHTS OF SCORPIUS

CHRIS LINTOTT: 25 YEARS COVERING SPACE ON SCREEN

THE DARK CHAMAELEON

A closer look at a star factory cloaked in shadow on Earth's doorstep

2 mins

INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT

July marks a milestone for Chris Lintott - 25 years appearing on The Sky at Night. Here he reflects on cosmic discoveries and standout moments from his time on the show

3 mins

FIELD OF VIEW

When you consider the infinitesimal chance of humans evolving, life becomes one of the Universe's rarest, most precious things

2 mins

The Royal Observatory Greenwich An untold history

As it celebrates its 350th anniversary, Emily Winterburn uncovers some of the hidden figures - from instrument-makers to YouTubers - behind one of the world's earliest official astronomy institutions

8 mins

From canals to Curiosity The search for life on Mars

Mars has long ignited our imagination. Ben Evans traces the history of our quest for life on the fourth rock from the Sun

8 mins

The sting in the stars

Mark Hardaker is your guide to the constellation Scorpius, the Scorpion, a fascinating spectacle of the summer months

3 mins

THE BIG THREE

The top sights to observe or image this month

4 mins

THE PLANETS

Our celestial neighbourhood in August

3 mins

MOONWATCH

August's top lunar feature to observe

2 mins

STAR OF THE MONTH

SS Cygni, a star that's timed to shine

1 mins

COMETS AND ASTEROIDS

Large minor planet Pallas is on view all month

1 mins

BINOCULAR TOUR

Discover a stick man flexing his biceps, a golden giant and the sublime Double Cluster

2 mins

DEEP-SKY TOUR

Faint Camelopardalis is hiding some tricky-to-spot deep-sky gems. Can you find all six?

3 mins

Meteor hunters unite!

Meteor showers are always awe-inspiring, but now amateur data is helping us track, understand and even protect ourselves from these cosmic invaders. Mark McIntyre explains how you can join in

7 mins

Dark matter

The mysterious force we can't see... and astronomers can’t even agree is there

3 mins

Track and measure sunspots

How to find, follow and analyse these dynamic features on our ever-changing Sun

3 mins

Moonlight Perseids

The Moon will be a nuisance, but you can still get great meteor shots - here's how

4 mins

Showcasing satellites

A timelapse composite that reveals our crowded skies

3 mins

Pegasus Astro NYX-88 harmonic gear mount

This sturdy yet light mount delivers near-flawless, reliable, on-the-button accuracy

4 mins

ZWO ASI585MM Pro USB 3.0 cooled mono camera

Fast for planets, cooled for deep sky - and all at an affordable price

4 mins

Q&A WITH AN ASTROBIOLOGIST

Scientists have detected the longest organic molecules on Mars to date, a major leap forward in the search for life on the Red Planet

3 mins

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BBC Sky at Night Magazine Description:

Publisher: Our-Media-Ltd

Category: Science

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

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.