Astronomy Blogs

Peruse our astronomy blogs and you’ll find editors and contributors to Sky & Telescope writing about everything from celestial events to astrophotography to upcoming space launches:

Explore the Night with Bob King Take a closer look at your night sky
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson Find out what’s new in spaceflight, with an astronomy angle
Why We Look Up, with Jennifer Willis Why do you stargaze? Amateur astronomer Jennifer Willis explores reconnection via the night sky.
Imaging Foundations with Richard S. Wright, Jr. Learn the fundamental principles of astrophotography
Cosmic Relief by David Grinspoon Musings on life on other planets and our own

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Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

When Galaxies Collide

Hang on for a wild ride as the Milky Way collides with the Andromeda Galaxy.

By: Stuart Goldman August 25, 2006

Comets

How to Report a Comet Discovery

So you think you’ve found a comet? Here are some steps to follow in verifying your find.

By: David H. Levy July 15, 2006

On the Road with David Levy

Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9: A Decade Later

This week marks the 10th anniversary of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacting the clouds of Jupiter. Sky & Telescope contributing editor and SL9 codiscoverer David Levy reflects on some of the events surrounding the Great Comet Crash.

By: David H. Levy July 20, 2004

On the Road with David Levy

Starfest 2003: Dark Skies and Aliens

Solar observing was the order of the day at Starfest. The gathering had record attendance this year and ranks as the largest star party in Canada.Courtesy Andreas Gada and Tony Ward. If you've never been in to a star party, I strongly recommend that you attend one. Even if it's…

By: David H. Levy August 29, 2003

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