While you may think that a telescope is needed to get a good look at the Milky Way, an expert has revealed all that's required are some binoculars and a clear night.According to Don Pollacco, professor of physics at the University of Warwick, those with binoculars who are willing to get themselves up at 3am might be able to see a 'band full of faint stars' in a clear enough night sky.Those who are not early risers might still be able to see the Milky Way in the summer and mid-winter in the evenings.
Again, provided the skies are clear and the light from the moon does not overpower starlight.Professor Pollacco told the PA news agency: "In the summer, the centre of the Milky Way is low on the southern horizon from the UK but spreads in a band overhead. "From a dark site, you’ll see the band is sometimes split in two by dust in the plane of the galaxy."The expert advises heading to a dark area free from artificial lights to get the best views of the Milky Way.He said: "You need a clear night with no moon or light pollution.
You will not see it in a city. It would be best to go to the countryside where the sky could actually get dark and there are no street lights."It comes as Scotland could be treated to a separate celestial display this weekend; the Aurora Borealis.After making an incredible appearance across parts of the country earlier this month, the Northern Lights could return once again according to a Met Office forecast.The Met Office's space forecast reads: "Enhanced solar wind conditions currently being observed are likely to mean an enhancement to the auroral oval into the coming UTC overnight period at least, with probabilities of similar-scale events then waning over the UTC weekend."Expected activity may see
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