3 Reasons to observe this month

Don’t Look Up!

 We’re in luck: several comets are visible this month.

Pick one, collect its light… and try to capture a great image of C/2025 R2 (SWAN), C/2025 A6 (Lemmon), C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), or 3I/ATLAS.

Right now, Lemmon is the brightest, but each one is worth a try, depending on your conditions and observation schedule.Comets evolve night after night: their brightness can increase as they journey around the Sun. 

Pro tip: observe them regularly to follow their transformation.

NGC 7380 – The Wizard Nebula

 In the constellation of Cepheus, 7,200 light-years away, the Wizard Nebula is taking shape. Still in the process of formation, this cloud of gas is illuminated by young, hot stars, whose stellar winds sculpt an evocative silhouette. You might glimpse a brow, a nose, a beard… a human shape drawn by light. Will you spot it?

M74 – The Phantom Galaxy

 In the constellation Pisces, 32 million light-years away, lies a discreet galaxy: M74. Nicknamed the “Phantom Galaxy” due to its low surface brightness, it reveals an elegant spiral structure similar to our own Milky Way. Invisible with traditional instruments, it gradually appears through a smart telescope — allow about 30 minutes of observation to reveal its spiral arms. A perfect example of the light-gathering power offered by your telescope.