SUNSET: 
Tribute to a Pioneering Cosmologist
The astronomical world is mourning the passing of Allan Sandage, whose decades of observations refined our understanding of the breadth and depth of the visible universe.
Happy Birthday, John Dobson!
Amateur astronomy's iconic guru of telescope-making turns 95 on September 14th.
Jack Horkheimer Passes Away at 72
The airwaves will no longer carry that signature phrase "Keep looking up!", as an iconic figure of amateur astronomy died today at age 72.
"And the Winner Is..."
Most of us are just casual skygazers. But each year several amateur astronomers are honored for their true passion and dedication at awards ceremonies across the U.S.
Stellafane at its Best
There's star parties and star parties — and then there's Stellafane. Inaugurated in 1926, the Stellafane Convention is probably the longest-running star party in North America, if not the world.
A KBO in the Crosshairs
When an enigmatic object in the distant Kuiper Belt occulted a star last October, an international team of observers — including several amateur astronomers — were ready and waiting.
RTMC 2010, Part I
For the first time in its history, the Riverside Telescope Maker's Conference was held at new Moon instead of on Memorial Day weekend. That allowed some wonderful views of galaxies under surprisingly dark skies.
Name an Asteroid!
Astronomers have a list of about 225,000 minor planets eligible to be named — and a few lucky students will get a chance to pick one.
An Astro-Blast at NEAF 2010
Amateurs gathered in Suffern, New York, to check out the latest gear at the 19th annual Northeast Astronomy Forum.
An Amateur's Mercury Odyssey
In 1998 a trio of amateur astronomers slapped a video camera on Mount Wilson's 60-inch reflector and aimed it at Mercury. A decade later, NASA's Messenger spacecraft rediscovered many of the surface features they found.
Chilean Observatories Survive Quake
All the major amateur and professional telescopes in Chile are in good working order despite Saturday's powerful earthquake.
Stargaze Locally, Party Globally!
Get ready for a worldwide star party! Global Astronomy Month will feature a host of activities, large and small, throughout April.
IAU's Discovery Clearinghouse Moves
The Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams, long the place from which astronomical discoveries have been announced to the world, has a new address.
The Passing of Andrew Lange
One of the leading lights of cosmology died on January 21st. Andrew Lange's observations of the cosmic microwave background using the balloon-borne Boomerang experiment revealed that the universe has a flat geometry.
See the Stars with Worldwide Eyes
Have you ever wanted to try "virtual observing"? Here's your chance! This weekend you can view fabulous deep-sky objects in both the northern and southern sky by logging on to a special two-day event spearheaded by Astronomers Without Borders
Cosmic Blast Rattles Indonesia
As if this island nation hasn't been troubled enough by recent earthquakes, impact specialists confirm that a cosmic "bomb" — likely the most powerful in 15 years — exploded noisily (but harmlessly) over one of its provinces on October 8th.
Veteran S&T Editor Wins Reporting Award
J. Kelly Beatty has received plaudits from the planetary-science community he has covered for 35 years.
First Family to See First Light
Thanks to eight months of urging by amateur astronomers, President Obama and his family are about to host the first-ever star party at the White House.
Get Ready for "Galilean Nights"
Galileo saw some amazing sights when he turned his telescope to the heavens 400 years ago. Now you can relive his discoveries — and share the excitement with others!
Two Observatories Saved from Wildfire
Although Southern California's devastating Station Fire still rages nearby, the Mount Wilson and Stony Ridge observatories have escaped destruction.
