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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2026
We're focusing on helping you get the most from the telescope you already own and understanding the gear that makes astrophotography possible.
- Can I Image With the Telescope I Already Own? (Blog + AstroExplained Ep. 2)
- What Mount Do I Actually Need for Astrophotography? (Blog + Ep. 3 Soon)
- Beginner Imaging Rig Checklist (Coming Soon)
- What Filter Do I Need for a Color Camera? (Coming Soon)
- Best Beginner Summer Nebulae to Image (Coming Soon)
CHECK OUT THE LATEST BLOGS AND VIDEOS AT ASTROWORLDTELESCOPES.COM
JUNE SKY HIGHLIGHTS
New Moon
June 14 at 10:54 PM
Venus & Jupiter Conjunction
June 8-9
Look low in the west after sunset!
Great Summer Targets
Globular clusters, planetary nebulae, and bright nebula regions are in prime position this month.
WHAT TO OBSERVE IN JUNE
SMALL TELESCOPES / BINOCULARS
BEGINNER
Collinder 399 - The Coathanger Cluster
A great binocular target in Vulpecula that actually looks like a coat hanger.
INTERMEDIATE
M13 - The Great Globular Cluster
Easy to find and incredibly rewarding as your scope aperture increases.
ADVANCED
M101 - The Pinwheel Galaxy
Large and faint. A great dark-sky target for experienced observers.
MEDIUM FOCAL LENGTH SCOPES (UNDER 1000mm)
BEGINNER
M27- The Dumbbell Nebula
Bright and forgiving. A classic planetary nebula.
INTERMEDIATE
M57 - The Ring Nebula
Small but bright with a distinct ring shape.
ADVANCED
The Veil Nebula
A beautiful supernova remnant that benefits frorn dark skies and filters.
LARGE FOCAL LENGTH SCOPES (OVER 1000mm)
BEGINNER
Epsilon Lyrae - The Double Double
A perfect high-power target to test your scope and seeing.
INTERMEDIATE
NGC 6543 - The Cat's Eye Nebula
Small and bright with more detail at higher magnifications.
ADVANCED
NGC 6207
A small galaxy near M13, Great for larger scopes and dark skies.
WHAT TO IMAGE IN JUNE
SMALL IMAGING RIGS /WIDE-FIELD SETUPS
BEGINNER
Sadr Region / IC 1318
A wide-field Cygnus target full of H-alpha nebulosity.
INTERMEDIATE
Rho Ophiuchi / Antares Region
Beautiful dust and reflection nebulosity low in the south.
ADVANCED
LDN 1235 - The Dark Shark Nebula
A faint dark nebula that requires dark skies and lots of integration.
MEDIUM FOCAL LENGTH IMAGING (UNDER 1000mm)
BEGINNER
M8 - The Lagoon Nebula
Bright, colorful, and perfect for summer imaging.
INTERMEDIATE
NGC 6888-The Crescent Nebula
A great Cygnus target that rewards more exposure time.
ADVANCED
NGC 7023 - The Iris Nebula
The bright core is easier, but the surrounding dust is the challenge.
LARGE FOCAL LENGTH IMAGING (OVER 1000mm)
BEGINNER
M57 - The Ring Nebula
Small, bright, and ideal for testing focus and tracking.
INTERMEDIATE
NGC 6826 - The Blinking Nebula
A planetary nebula that benefits from longer focal length.
ADVANCED
NGC 6543 - Cat's Eye Nebula Outer Halo
Capturing the faint outer halo takes skill, data, and patience.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP
Questions about what to observe, what to-image, or what gear makes sense for your setup? Reach out and we will help you build a plan.
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