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View Latest PostsThe Pentagon's first PURSUE release covered 162 files. A US lawmaker says the second batch will make that look like 'a drop in the bucket' — and it may focus on underwater UAP encounters.
James Webb Space Telescope images M77 (NGC 1068) — revealing the active black hole, 6,000-light-year starburst ring, and hidden star formation of this Cetus Seyfert galaxy.
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The W-shaped queen — a circumpolar landmark packed with open clusters.
The Scorpion — anchored by red supergiant Antares and rich in Messier clusters.
In-depth investigations into the most credible and well-documented unidentified aerial phenomena cases
The Tic-Tac UAP that outmanoeuvred an F/A-18 — the case that changed everything.
Thousands of witnesses, a mile-wide V-formation — and a governor who admitted he saw it.
Britain's most famous UAP encounter — US Air Force personnel, a nuclear base, and three nights of contact.
From Roswell to Malmstrom — a documented pattern of UAP activity near nuclear facilities spanning 70 years.
The Pentagon's first PURSUE release covered 162 files. A US lawmaker says the second batch will make that look like 'a drop in the bucket' — and it may focus on underwater UAP encounters.
21 May 2026
James Webb Space Telescope images M77 (NGC 1068) — revealing the active black hole, 6,000-light-year starburst ring, and hidden star formation of this Cetus Seyfert galaxy.
20 May 2026
The CME from the May 16 solar flare has arrived — geomagnetic storming is now underway on 19 May. A G1 (minor) storm is in effect with a chance of G2 (moderate) conditions tonight. Scotland and northern England should watch the skies after dark — this is your window.
19 May 2026
A newly discovered space rock will skim past Earth at just 90,000 km tonight — closer than a quarter of the Moon's distance. Here's exactly how to watch from the UK.
18 May 2026
Honest, research-based guides to help you choose the right kit — from your first pair of binoculars to a full astrophotography rig
The best way to start — wide fields, no setup, instant views of the Moon, star clusters, and comets.
From tabletop Dobsonians to GoTo SCTs — what to look for at every budget level.
Smartphone adapters, planetary cameras, and dedicated astro cameras for every level.
Six curated kits from £85 to £4,600 — everything you need in one list, nothing missing.
