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2019: A YEAR OF CELESTIAL WONDERS

A handy, month-by-month guide to the most exciting astronomic­al events you can observe and astro image over the next 12 months.

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As the Sun sets on 2018, we thought we would take this opportunit­y to look forward to what we can expect in the night sky in 2019. Keen imagers and observers will certainly have a packed schedule right from the very get-go with Comet 46P/Wirtanen still around (hopefully), a total lunar eclipse, a meteor shower and some fine planetary gatherings all within the first few months of the year. And the rest of 2019 boasts plenty more sights too – in addition, of course, to the ever-revolving backdrop of constellat­ions and celestial objects that come with each season.

So read on as we highlight the key dates for your diary in 2019, a veritable year of celestial wonders.

 ??  ?? ABOUT THE WRITER Will Gater is an astronomy writer and presenter. Follow him on Twitter at @ willgater or visit willgater.com
ABOUT THE WRITER Will Gater is an astronomy writer and presenter. Follow him on Twitter at @ willgater or visit willgater.com

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