
Travel Diary: Astronomical Adventures in the Canaries
The week of September’s new Moon, a passel of astro-enthused passengers explored one of the world’s premier observing locations.

Stellafane Star Party Celebrates Their Centennial
As hundreds of astronomers made their annual pilgrimage to the “shrine to the stars” this year, the Springfield Telescope Makers were preparing to celebrate Stellafane's 100th anniversary.

See the Winning Images of Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astrophotographer of the Year Contest
See the images that won the Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year award.

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: 25 Events, Festivals, and Places to Stay
Some ideas for those who still need a place to go on April 8, 2024, to see the total solar eclipse.

Combine October’s “Ring of Fire” Eclipse with Stargazing
Stargazers will be interested not only in the annular eclipse this October but also in the dark skies in parks along the eclipse path!

Signal Found from Supermassive Duo's Second Black Hole
Astronomers have long suspected that a distant quasar harbors not one but two supermassive black holes. They've now detected OJ 287's second black hole.

Where to See the Two Great North American Eclipses
The October 2023 and April 2024 solar eclipses will thrill millions of North Americans. These maps will enlighten and inspire viewers for the events to come.

Owen Jay Gingerich, 1930–2023
Owen Jay Gingerich, well-known historian of astronomy and contributor to Sky & Telescope for more than half a century, died on May 28, 2023.

The Grand Canyon Star Party
Get ready for the Grand Canyon Star Party on June 10–17, 2023.

Celebrate Astronomy Day This Weekend!
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, come out and celebrate Astronomy Day! Here are some easy ways that you can explore the sky.

Travel Diary: The Skies and Astronomical Sights of Hawai'i
Last March, S&T editor Diana Hannikainen accompanied a group of stargazers to the islands of Hawai'i on an astronomical adventure.

"Discover the Night" During International Dark Sky Week, April 15–22
Protect the night sky — join the International Dark-Sky Association for activities during International Dark-Sky Week.

The Northeast Astronomy Forum Is Back in 2023
The Northeast Astronomy Forum in Suffern, NY, welcomes visitors from across the world on April 15–16, and we'll be there — will you?

Remembering Akira Fujii (1941-2022), Photographer Par Excellence
Acclaimed astrophotographer Akira Fujii's wide-field views of the constellations, each with impeccable star images, have been a hallmark of Sky & Telescope magazine for nearly four decades.

A Celebration of Jay Pasachoff (1943–2022)
Jay M. Pasachoff, Chair of the Astronomy Department, Director of the Hopkins Observatory, and Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, succumbed to cancer on Sunday morning, November 20th.

Observing Chile’s Finest
During October, Editor in Chief Peter Tyson accompanied 19 adventurous skygazers on a 12-day expedition to Chile — the “astronomy capital of the world” — for a tour of breathtaking landscapes and the magnificent southern sky.

Peering Up Into Prairie Skies
The Nebraska Star Party offers truly dark skies enjoyed by veteran observers and first-timers alike.

Remembering Donald Machholz, 1952 - 2022
Sky & Telescope honors the life of Donald Machholz, one of the premier comet-hunters of his time.

Citizen Science: Projects & Collaboration
Citizen Scientists Detect Dusty Disks
Disk Detective, a citizen science project dedicated identifying planet-forming disks around young stars, reports their latest results.

Piano Concerto on the Planets Premieres
A piano concerto based on the solar system’s planets just had its world premiere. And you can hear a sampling of the music right here!