Lee Dyson
Recent articles by Lee Dyson
Gallery | Triangulum Galaxy
Images of and facts about the iconic Triangulum Galaxy, M33.
Gallery | Whirlpool Galaxy
The iconic Whirlpool Galaxy is a favourite deep-sky target for astronomers and astrophotographers alike.
Gallery | Solar eclipses
What is a solar eclipse and how do you view one safely? Find out about the celestial mechanics behind these spectacular astronomical events.
Gallery | Jupiter's Great Red Spot
Facts about Jupiter's Great Red Spot and images of the centuries-old cyclone.
Gallery | The Pleiades
A guide to M45, also known as the Pleiades, and images of the famous open star cluster.
Gallery | Rosette Nebula
Images and facts about the Rosetta Nebula and the processes that produce its floral appearance.
Gallery | Orion Nebula
Facts about the Orion Nebula and images of the famous star-forming region.
Gallery | Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS
Facts about and images of Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS.
Gallery | Comet C/2012 S1 ISON
Facts about and images of Comet C/2012 S1 ISON.
Gallery | Comet C/2013 X1 PANSTARRS
Facts about and images of Comet C/2013 X1 PANSTARRS.
Gallery | Comet C/2013 US10 Catalina
Facts about and images of Comet C/2013 US10 Catalina.
Gallery | Comet C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy
Facts about and images of Comet C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy.
Gallery | Comet C/2017 O1 ASASSN
Photographs and a report of how Comet C/2017 O1 ASASSN appeared and changed over time.
Gallery | Comet C/2015 V2 Johnson
A guide to Comet C/2015 V2 Johnson and pictures of the celestial body.
Gallery | Comet C/2014 E2 Jacques
A guide to Comet C/2014 E2 Jacques and pictures of the long-period celestial body.
Gallery | Mare Frigoris
Our complete guide to Mare Frigoris, including images of the lunar feature and the best targets to observe.
Gallery | Cygnus region
How to see the constellation Cygnus, and some of the best deep-sky objects to observe within the region.
Gallery | Galaxy clusters and groups
A guide to galaxy clusters and groups, and images of these gigantic cosmic structures.
Gallery | Open star clusters
A guide to open star clusters and images captured by astrophotographers.
Gallery | The Sun
A guide to our host star the Sun, and pictures of the solar disc captured by astrophotographers.
Gallery | Solar prominences
Facts about solar prominences and images of eruptions.
Gallery | Lobster Nebula
A guide to NGC 6357, also known as the Lobster Nebula or the War and Peace Nebula.
Gallery | Uranus
A guide to the icy ringed giant, and images captured by astrophotographers.
Gallery | NGC 6914
A guide to NGC 6914, a beautiful, contrasting nebulae complex in Cygnus.