Log Astronomy: Check out October's coming attractions!

This month, two meteor showers peak & the Water Bearer pours out a bounty of celestial treats!

Coming soon to a sky near you ...

October is an ideal time to seek out the Andromeda Galaxy during a long night of stargazing. Astrophotographer Larry Byrge captured this stunning image of the Milky Way's galactic neighbor with the aid of an Explore Scientific ED102 Triplet Refractor.

Check out our latest astronomy calendar to discover what awaits in October's skies!

At any moment of the day, countless awe-inspiring celestial events are unfolding in the sky. With a universe of options, it can be hard to pin down what to observe. Our monthly astronomy calendar provides a peek into what's happening in the sky and in the world of astronomy in general and gives a quick list of highlights that can jumpstart your own explorations.

So what's coming up in October? Highlights include TWO meteor shower peaks, a rendezvous between the Moon and the "Little King" and a bounty of celestial treats in the Aquarius constellation moving into prime viewing position.

Click the button below to discover more about what you might see in October's night skies and track the Moon phases to plan the best time to observe.

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Want to navigate the night sky with ease?

The Tirion Double-Sided Multi-Latitude Planisphere is a comprehensive sky map for northern hemisphere stargazers located between the equator and latitude 60° north that makes it easy to identify what constellations and major celestial objects are up in your night sky based on the date and time.

This night sky guide, which features maps crafted by noted celestial cartographer Wil Tirion, uses a double-sided design to minimize the distortion that is inherent to any polar-centered projection. This design choice means observers can see truer representations of the constellations located outside the equator (noted by a green line) by simply flipping the planisphere over.

In addition to showcasing constellations, this planisphere indicates the location of notable variable stars, open clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Other features include a line representing the ecliptic, a faint blue band for the Milky Way and a magnitude scale that indicates the brightness of the stars that are shown.

This astronomy planisphere is made of durable plastic that easily wipes clean, and the rotating components are secured with sturdy brass rivets for smooth manipulation. Guidance for using your sky map is printed on the device for quick reference.

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