{"id":23218,"date":"2021-09-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=23218"},"modified":"2021-10-22T11:40:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T11:40:12","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/2021\/09\/16\/welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s more to observe in city skies than you might think<\/p>\n\n

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As the evenings draw in and astronomers everywhere feel a sense of anticipation at real darkness returning to the skies, this issue we\u2019re taking a look at stargazing from towns and cities \u2013 where many of us live. Will Gater is your guide to getting the best observing time from these more brightly lit locations, sharing expert tips for observers with the naked eye, telescopes and binoculars, as well as advice on imaging targets. Discover the best sights to seek out in our Urban Stargazing<\/a> feature.<\/p>\n\n

If you are an urban astronomer, there\u2019s plenty of advice there which will also be handy for our Grand Tour<\/a> of highlights in autumn\u2019s night skies. Stuart Atkinson takes us from one seasonal sight to another in an observing expedition that\u2019s ideal for newcomers and experienced amateur astronomers alike, in celebration of the return of dark skies.<\/p>\n\n

However, when darkness fell on the Hubble Space Telescope and it abruptly shut down in June, the news wasn\u2019t so welcome. Was this latest glitch in the orbiting observatory\u2019s long and venerable history to be the last? Happily it was not to be, and here<\/a> Melissa Brobby tells the inside story of how the mission team at Goddard Space Flight Center found and solved the issue, restoring Hubble once again to providing a stream of scientific data and amazing images.<\/p>\n\n

And speaking of stunning space imagery, look no further than the winning photographs from the 13th Astronomy Photographer of the Year<\/a> competition. They are a breathtaking collection of astrophotos, representing the pinnacle of imaging skill and dedication \u2013 I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll join me in congratulating the winners.<\/p>\n\n

Enjoy the issue!<\/p>\n\n

Chris Bramley, Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

PS<\/strong> Our next issue goes on sale on Thursday 21 October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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