Northern Berkshire Astronomical Society

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Observing-Guides

Explore Series:
What's Up in the Sky!

Fall 2026 Preview: The Best Easy-Access Sky Objects

STARS: Albireo, Almach, Achird
CALDWELL: 14, 15, 22, 23
MESSIER: 45, 31, 33, 2
NGC: 869, 884, 7662, 6826, 891, 1502
OTHER: Kemble's Cascade
By Bob Donahue | Aug 20, 2026

A buffet of the best fall targets for naked eye, binoculars, and small telescopes -- no deep dive required, just go outside and look up.

Smart Scopes

Smart Scope Gems: Summer

CALDWELL: 27, 33, 34, 57
MESSIER: 55, 75
NGC: 6217, 6559, 6781, 6814, 6819, 6822, 6888, 6960, 6992, 6995
OTHER: DWB 111
By Bob Donahue | Jul 30, 2026
What's Up in the Sky! Meteor Watch!

August 2026: Observing the Perseids

METEORS: Perseids
By Bob Donahue | Jul 23, 2026