Log Astronomy: Check out November's coming attractions!

This month, multiple meteor streams peak and Cassiopeia bares her Heart and Soul!

Coming soon to a sky near you ...

November is an ideal time to explore the many offerings of the Cassiopeia constellation during a long night of stargazing. With the aid of an Explore Scientific ED127 FCD-100 Series Triplet Refractor and PMC-Eight G11 Mount, astrophotographer Steve Siedentop captured this detailed image showcasing the star-forming region known as IC 1871 that is nestled within Cassiopeia's larger Soul Nebula.

Check out our latest astronomy calendar to discover what awaits in November'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 November? Highlights include multiple meteor shower peaks, Uranus moving into a prime viewing position and the Cassiopeia constellation showcasing a wealth of deep sky treats that are ideal for imaging.

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

CLICK TO VIEW NOVEMBER'S HIGHLIGHTS

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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