Independent astronomy magazine

Étoiles & Univers

Le magazine pour découvrir le ciel nocturne et comprendre l’Univers. Guides accessibles pour observer depuis la France, faits scientifiques et hypothèses clairement distingués.

What we cover

Three ways into the night sky

Each guide explains what you can see, why it happens, and how to check it for yourself from France.

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Observe

Observing the sky

Learn to find your bearings, read a simple sky chart, and tell a planet from a star with the naked eye or a telescope.

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Explore

Planets and deep sky

Follow the Moon’s craters, the visible planets, and the stars and galaxies beyond, with each phenomenon explained in plain language.

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Equip

Gear and practice

Compare binoculars, telescopes, and mounts with honest advice, and see how astrophotography works step by step.

Observing from France

Practical sky guidance, grounded in what you can see

Light pollution hides most stars in towns, but a short walk to a darker field can reveal the Milky Way. We explain how to check sky conditions, plan a session around the Moon, and recognise well-established facts from current hypotheses.

Every article links to reliable scientific sources so you can read further and check the evidence yourself.

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Stay in the loop

Monthly sky charts and new articles

Receive observing dates, sky charts, and our latest editorial articles once a month.