NEED TO KNOW

The terms and symbols used in The Sky Guide 81,9(56$/ 7,0( 87 AND BRITISH SUMMER 7,0( %67 Universal Time (UT) is the standard time used by astronomers around the world. British Summer Time (BST) is one hour ahead of UT. 5$ 5,*+7 $6&(16,21 $1' '(& '(&/,1$7,21 These coordinates are the night sky’s equivalent of longitude and latitude, describing where an object lies on the celestial ‘globe’. FAMILY FRIENDLY

Objects marked with this icon are perfect for showing to children NAKED EYE

Allow 20 minutes for your eyes to become dark-adapted PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Use a CCD, planetary camera or standard DSLR BINOCULARS 10x50 recommended SMALL/ MEDIUM SCOPE Reflector/SCT under 6 inches, refractor under 4 inches LARGE SCOPE

Reflector/SCT over 6 inches, refractor over 4 inches