BBC Sky at Night Magazine - July 2023

In this issue

A year with JWST
A look at the mind-blowing findings from the scope’s first year.

Stargazing in Utah: the darkest state
We visit the US state that’s heaven on Earth for stargazers.

Euclid: shedding light on the dark Universe
Will the new space telescope solve the dark matter mystery?

Star swallows planet whole

Bloated star gives a dusty belch as it engulfs one of its orbiting planets

2 mins

Building Magrathea

Worlds that orbit two white dwarfs could be relatively common

2 mins

Looking at home from afar

Studying our cosmic neighbourhood from 'outside' is an eye-opener

2 mins

INSIDE THE SKY AT NIGHT

The Sky at Night TV show, past, present and future | June's episode of The Sky at Night looked at the booming UK spaceflight industry, but Andrew Lawrence warned of some of the consequences

4 mins

It's time that space had a female face

Equality for women will make a stronger space sector, says Gabriella Goddard

2 mins

A year with JWST

To celebrate JWST’s first year of operation, Jenny Winder takes a look at some of the landmark scientific discoveries it has made over the last 12 months

7 mins

Seeing THE SUN in white light

Pete Lawrence observations is your guide to making safe visual of our nearest star this summer

7 mins

Stargazing in Utah the darkest state

Jamie Carter marvels at the night sky above Utah, a state packed with internationally-recognised dark-sky sites, iconic astrophoto locations and a long history of indigenous astronomy

6 mins

Euclid Shedding light on the dark Universe PRO

A new European space telescope launching this month will tackle the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, reports Govert Schilling

7 mins

Nancy Grace Roman

Ezzy Pearson celebrates a scientist whose legacy can be felt across all astronomy

3 mins

Make a Sun, Moon and Earth model

DIY ASTRONOMY | Practical astronomy projects for every level of expertise | A simple, hands-on project to teach their surface features and orbits to beginners and youngsters

3 mins

Catch the Sun

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY CAPTURE | Take the perfect astrophoto with our step-by-step guide | How to safely capture the drama now that solar activity is picking up

3 mins

Boosting detail in nebula photos - a case study

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESSING | Expert processing tips to enhance your astrophotos | Combine RGB and narrowband data to give deep, rich images

3 mins

Q&A A WITH A GALAXY RESEARCHER

Quasars are hungry monsters at the heart of galaxies, but the origins of these powerful objects have long been a mystery

3 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.