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.
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.
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.
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.
