3 Reasons to observe this month

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 30m 14s, DEC +07° 35′ 14.9″.

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.

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.

Nicknamed the Needle Galaxy for its long, slender shape, NGC 4565 is seen edge-on — a rare and captivating perspective. Will you be patient enough to spot its thin dark band of dust and gas, where new stars are born?

Its silhouette resembles that of our own Milky Way, which we too perceive as a bright band across the sky, streaked with dark clouds — because from Earth, we also see it edge-on.

To extend your journey, consider observing the famous Sombrero Galaxy, M104.