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The annual Perseids meteor shower is possibly the most eagerly anticipated by astronomers. For several years they have resulted in a great show with dozens of bright meteors being spotted […]

On the morning of the 29th March 2025 the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, as viewed from the UK, partially obscuring it. This event, called a partial […]

National Astronomy Week (NAW) 2025 is set to be a spectacular celebration of the cosmos, uniting astronomers, stargazers, and space enthusiasts across the UK. Running from the 1st of February […]

A parade of planets: a stunning celestial display in early 2025 If you’re a stargazing enthusiast or enjoy marvelling at the night sky, the start of 2025 offers a celestial […]

The Milky Way, a vast and sprawling galaxy home to our Solar system, offers one of the most breathtaking sights in the night sky. This shimmering river of stars, stretching […]

Stargazers are in for a treat towards the end of February and early March. Jupiter and Venus will appear close to each other in the evening sky. Such an event […]

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In May 2022, the Federation of Astronomical Societies held an online webinar discussing the impact of “mega-constellations”, artificial satellites that will number tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands in low-Earth orbit […]

About Scopes4SEN Scopes4SEN donates telescopes to organisations that support children with special educational needs and vulnerable persons and home-schooling SEN families. Patrick Poitevin runs the charity and is one of […]