
Images online, whether from the space based or large ground based telescopes are incredible. However there are things to consider about these images, compared to when viewing them through a telescope.
Space/Ground/Probe images are taken with billion-pound equipment, they're at the cutting edge of tech, and have the ability to do days long exposures, they are then edited and have gathered light our eyes can't see (infrared and x-ray). These instruments are more sensitive to light than our eyes and some have been taken outside of Earth's atmosphere.

Viewing objects through a telescope is an incredible and mind blowing experience. It's the most natural, raw way you will see the planets, the moon, stars and anything else that resides amongst our cosmos. These sights are truly inspiring and we never know how it will affect people emotionally, some people cry, some people jump up and down and others have a smile from ear to ear.
Please bare in mind, although you will not see images quite like the space images, what you do see through the telescope will leave you astonished and forever remembering when you first saw them with your own two eyes.


































Eta Aquardiids Meteor Shower 2026:
Radiant: Constellation Aquarius (Look East)
Active: 19th April - 28th May
PEAK: 5th May PM -> 6th May AM
Viewing Tips
May 2026 is a fantastic month for naked-eye observers, featuring a "double" full moon and a parade of planets in the evening sky. Whether you're in the city or under dark rural skies, here are the top targets to look for.
Here are the highlights:
1st May:
Full "Flower" Moon
5th-6th May:
Eta Aquariids PEAK
13th-14th:
Moon near Saturn & Mars
18th May:
Moon near Venus
19th May:
Moon between Jupiter & Venus
31st May:
Full "Blue" Moon