He fascinates thousands with his passion for space and nature. An advocate for astronomy, stargazer, and photographer of the night sky, Petr Horálek is also a talented writer. In our interview, he reveals how he captures cosmic events and what motivates his work and photography. We also asked about his preparation for night sky photography, the equipment he relies on, and why it’s important to know what’s happening in the night sky.

Curiosity—a robotic vehicle—landed on the surface of Mars at the beginning of last August. That means it won’t be long until the first anniversary of its arrival on the red