Top Night Sky & Astronomy Events in August 2022
1. Introduction
Welcome to August, another exciting month for the astronomy community thanks to a third consecutive Full Super Moon, meteor shower, and some excellent opportunities for planetary imaging and observing! To help prioritize your astronomical observing and imaging sessions, we’ve put together an overview of this month’s highlights to get you out with a telescope under clear skies and looking up at the cosmos. Gear recommendations and highlights from the astronomy community are included to give you a good idea of the tools needed (or not needed) to enjoy the night sky.
2. Solar System Events
Figure 1 - Sinus Iridum, Jeffrey Horne
The first and last weeks of the month will be the ideal time for dark skies during the