The greatest sights to observe in 2022
A stronomers everywhere will welcome the next year with open arms, ready to embrace an astronomical calendar bursting with comets, occultations, meteor showers and supermoons. Many of these exciting events will be visible with the naked eye or a pair of binoculars, and there will also be occasions when a telescope is needed.
If your New Year’s resolution is to take up stargazing, then this guide will help you get started. You will be amazed at what you can see with just a little bit of time, some basic research (such as your location and the direction you are facing) and patience. To get your bearings you can use our monthly ‘Sky Guide’ or download a planetarium app on your phone. Many of us will be getting new observing equipment at this time of year and now is the best time to assemble that new telescope, or unbox the new pair of binoculars, and enjoy the night sky.
Remember, stargazing is for everyone, so let’s get stuck in and savour everything that the New Year skies have to offer!
