Manx Sky at Night

Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE explains what we can see in the skies over our Island in the weeks of October (weather permitting!) and after a break for music from Moby, Howard reports on some of the biggest space stories from the last weeks.

Astronomer Howard Parkin is in the studio again with the August edition of the Manx Sky at Night - recalling last month's solar eclipse, and describing the very beautiful stars and planets to be seen in the September night skies. Plus more space stories - including the Nancy Grace Roman telescope, named in memory of just one of numerous women who have made a massive contribution to space exploration.

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can expect to see in the August dark skies over the Isle of Man, and comments on a couple of top stories from the world of space exploration PLUS full instructions on how to SAFELY watch a solar eclipse -ahead of the event on 12 August. Top of the advice list - NEVER look at the sun with naked eye EVER!

Local Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we should look out for in our Manx skies during the weeks of July, and shares some of the many stories about recent achievements, and exploration plans, in the world of space

Howard Parkin tells us what we might see - weather permitting - in the Manx skies during May, and chats about some of the latest projects in the ever-changing world of space exploration.

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains all we can see - weather permitting - in the dark skies over our Island during the month of May - and in this month's space news, Howard explains his personal link to the recent Artemis II mission.

More stargazing and space watching in the company of the Isle of Man's resident astronomer, Howard Parkin

Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what we can see in the sky during the month of March, and discusses the biggest stories currently coming from the world of space exploration

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we will see (weather permitting!) in the Island's dark skies during the month of February - plus updates on the current space missions - and listen out for his challenge!

Leading Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE talks about the best sights in our solar system that were visible during December - and suggests what the high points for stargazing might be during January. He also has some of the top space stories making headlines now.