All_About_Space_-_Issue_94_2020

In this issue...

78 What’s in the sky? Look for lingering Perseids while you view a great selection of other targets

90 Astrophotos of the month The best of our readers’ excellent astrophotography

86 Deep sky challenge The ghostly remains of dead stars, glittering star clusters and a spectacular galaxy far away

85 Naked eye and binocular targets Observe shells of gas produced by dying suns this summer

84 Moon tour After celebrating Neil Armstrong’s small step, see a giant ‘lunar footprint’

82 Month's planets While Mercury, Venus and Mars have all let us down, Jupiter is putting on a show

88 The Northern Hemisphere Galaxies, nebulae and star clusters grace the August skies

96 In the shops Our pick of the best books, apps, software and accessories for astronomy and space fans

What’s in

the sky?

Venus is at greatest brightness, shining at magnitude -3.9 at sunset

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AUG

ThePiscidsreachtheir peakofaroundten meteorsperhour

9

SEP

Comet 168P/Hergenrother is predicted to reach its brightest at magnitude 11.5 in Perseus

22

AUG

Asteroid 135 Hertha is well placed for observation in Aquarius

6

SEP

Neptune is well placed for observation in Aquarius

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SEP

Red light

friendly

In order to preserve your night vision, you should read our observing guide under red light

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