3 Reasons to observe this month

K2-18b – Have We Found E.T.?

In astronomy, some targets attract the attention of the entire world. That’s the case with K2-18, a star orbited by the intriguing exoplanet K2-18b. In April, the James Webb Space Telescope detected the possible presence of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) — a gas primarily produced by life on Earth.

To observe this star and its planet, manually enter the following celestial coordinates into your telescope: RA 11h 31m37.2s, DEC +07°26’30.4″

You’ll spot a faint star — host to one of the most fascinating mysteries of modern science.
Our video tutorial will guide you step-by-step through this setup.

M3 – An Ancient Jewel

High in the sky and visible even from urban areas, M3 is one of the largest and brightest globular clusters in the northern hemisphere. It holds nearly 500,000 stars, some of which are over 8 billion years old.

These ancient stars are particularly intriguing: their light reveals subtle hues — silent witnesses to their age and cosmic history.

M3: Photo Credit Stuart Fort

M63 – The Sunflower Galaxy

Rising high in the June sky, M63 — the Sunflower Galaxy — is a beautiful spiral well worth observing, especially if you’re patient.
Located 37 million light-years away, it’s roughly the same size as our Milky Way and is thought to host a supermassive black hole at its core.

Tips for the best viewing experience:

Let your telescope collect light for at least 20 minutes to reveal the fine structure.
If possible, move away from city lights: a Bortle class ≤ 5 sky — the kind where the Milky Way is faintly visible to the naked eye — will help bring out the spiral arms more clearly.