Christmas has come early: A brand new issue of Astronomy Now just arrived! 😍 As always, it's exploding with articles, reviews, news, and guides for observing the wonders of the night sky. Here are a few highlights: 🔮 We predict what some of the biggest space science stories of 2026 might be 🔭 Gifting or getting a Smartscope for Christmas? We have a guide to help you get going 📡 AN's Steve Kelly visits the Square Kilometre Array in South Africa, while Allan Chapman recalls visiting Tycho Brah

Deep in one of the remotest parts of South Africa, a scientific wonder is taking shape. When complete in the 2030s, the Square Kilometre Array will represent a giant leap forward in our ability to perform radio astronomy, and will explore fundamental questions about the Universe. Astronomy Now's Steve Kelly packs his bags and heads into the South Africa’s arid central plateau to bring us this exclusive progress report – only in the January issue of Astronomy Now. Buy online👉 https://sbee.link/x