As we head into late summer, the night sky is alive with a worthy selection of deep-sky objects, in particular galaxies and star clusters. Starburst galaxy Messier 82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, spiral galaxy Messier 106 as well as neighbouring spiral Messier 94 all offer splendid views.
Star clusters such as Messier 10, Messier 12 and Messier 14 are ideal for those who aren’t looking to stay up too late. But for those keen to stay up into the early hours of the morning, the galaxies of the constellations of Andromeda and Triangulum wheel into view, as well as a variety of open and globular star clusters which are visible in a range of instruments.