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Alan Hale (1958-2026)
Astronomer and comet-hunter Alan Hale passed away on Saturday, June 6th, at 68 years old in his home in Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
Astronomy Heaven: Sky & Telescope Tours Chile
Sky & Telescope's Chile tour offered magnificent views of the southern sky, professional observatories, and one of the world’s most remarkable deserts.
Al Nagler (1935–2025)
Albert H. Nagler, a pioneer of telescope optics, passed away at the office of his company Tele Vue Optics on Monday, October 27th. He was 90 years old.
Palomar's First Woman Director Leads Historic Observatory to New Era in Transient Astronomy
Astrophysicist Mansi Manoj Kasliwal, whose work has been key to understanding the changing infrared sky, is guiding Palomar Observatory into its next chapter.
Attending This Year's Season of Star Parties
S&T editors attended star parties in the past months in various locations around the country to observe with fellow stargazers.
60-Second Astro News: Light Pollution, Birds, and Zambuto Mirrors
In this roundup of recent news, birds react to light pollution and a respected mirror maker calls it a day.
The Mystery of Leslie Peltier's "Two Tiny Diamonds"
How a determined amateur astronomer may have hit on the identity of a Cepheid variable double star described by a beloved author.
Southern Splendors on Safari
Sky & Telescope Associate Editor Sean Walker and Contributing Editor Stephen James O’Meara accompanied nine adventurers on a stargazing safari for an immersive experience in the African bush in Botswana.
S&T's Govert Schilling Wins High-Energy Astrophysics Writing Award
Sky & Telescope Contributing Editor Govert Schilling wins 2025 David N. Schramm award for articles written about high-energy astrophysics.
Fred Espenak (1953–2025)
The renowned eclipse chaser and popularizer passed away in Arizona after a life of adventure.
Asteroid Named After Sky & Telescope Editor Sean Walker
The International Astronomical Union names an asteroid after Associate Editor Sean Walker.
A First-timer’s Trip to the Big Ol’ Texas Star Party
I came for the stars, but I’ll be returning for the people
New Gear at the Northeast Astronomy Forum
Smartscopes starred at this year's Northeast Astronomy Forum in New York, and Sky & Telescope welcomed conversations with our readers.
Sky & Telescope Goes to Greenland
Despite inopportune clouds, Sky & Telescope's first tour to Greenland offered unforgettable adventures with enormous icebergs, sled dogs, and more.
Glenn Schneider, 1955–2025
Astronomy has lost one of its most passionate chasers of total solar eclipses with the passing of astronomer Glenn Schneider.
Asteroid Named for S&T’s Editor in Chief, Diana Hannikainen
The International Astronomical Union has named asteroid 2000 BE23 after S&T’s new Editor in Chief, Diana Hannikainen: 50252 Dianahannikainen.
Diana Hannikainen Named Next Editor in Chief of Sky & Telescope Magazine
Astronomer and science communicator Diana Hannikainen has been named the next Editor in Chief of Sky & Telescope.
Beverly Turner Lynds, 1929–2024
Beverly Lynds, a pioneer for women in astronomy and astrophysics, advanced the study of dust-and-gas clouds in the Milky Way.
Young Astronomer Wins Stellafane Youth Outreach Award
A Westfield, Massachusetts, teenager is the recipient of an award in recognition of her multi-faceted outreach activities.
Tonight's Perseid Meteor Shower May Be Dipped in Aurora Sauce
The Perseids peak on Sunday night, August 11-12 and just might be joined by a colorful display of northern lights.
