AN November 2026

Meanwhile, the Voyager 1 spacecraft is approaching an extraordinary milestone. Launched in 1977, the veteran piece of space hardware is about to reach a distance of one light-day from Earth. Just how far away is that? Jane Green takes us on a fascinating journey through the scale of the Universe, putting Voyager’s remarkable achievement into cosmic perspective.

With the longer nights upon us, there has never been a better time to explore the heavens. The wonders of the night sky are free to all of us but what exactly do astronomers mean when they talk about magnitudes, conjunctions and deep-sky objects? Stuart Atkinson explains the language of the night sky in an accessible guide to the essential terms every stargazer should know.

Step back in time, as we also take a journey through the history of astrophotography, from the earliest astronomical photographs on glass plates to today’s extraordinary digital images. Along the way, we explore some of the treasures held by the Royal Astronomical Society and discover a new competition celebrating the achievements of amateur astrophotographers.

And why does everything in the Universe seem to rotate? From planets and stars to galaxies and galaxy clusters, spinning is everywhere in the cosmos. Colin Stuart investigates what sets the Universe turning and tackles an even bigger question: could the entire Universe itself be rotating?

Plus, there is plenty for observers and astrophotographers to enjoy. Our comprehensive November night-sky guide reveals the planets, star clusters and galaxies to look out for this month. We really put the Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope through its paces to under some light polluted skies, and test the portable MSM Nomad star tracker under the dark skies of La Palma. There is also expert advice on astrophotography, the latest news from the world of astronomy and much more.

WIN! We are giving readers the chance to win a Skyliner 8-inch Dobsonian telescope worth £479!

From the aftermath of an asteroid collision to the farthest reaches of the Solar System, the November issue of Astronomy Now is packed with discoveries, practical advice and inspiration for exploring the Universe.