SUNSET: 
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.
A Second SoCal Observatory in Peril
Stony Ridge Observatory, an amateur-built icon for 46 years, is endangered by the same California wildfire that has been threatening Mount Wilson.
The Stellafane Experience
The granddaddy of all stargazer gatherings attracts 1,000 attendees each summer to the wooded hills and dark skies near Springfield, Vermont.
Totality on a Tropical Sea
More than 1,000 eclipse-seekers watched totality from a specially chartered ship that had steamed into the western Pacific for the "Eclipse of the Century."
U.S. Meteorite Hunters Go Bicoastal
Two intense fireballs, one over Arizona and another three days later over the Maryland-Pennsylvania border, have triggered searches for fresh-fallen stones from interplanetary space.
New York Teen Finds Wimpiest Supernova
On November 7, 2008, 14-year-old Caroline Moore of Warwick, New York, discovered a supernova in the galaxy UGC 12682, making her the youngest person ever to find an exploding star.
The Case of the Stolen Sundial
During his time at Caltech in the 1930s, Russell Porter cast this beautiful sundial to adorn the campus. But it was stolen sometime during the 1970s — do you know where it is?
IYA's 24-hour Scope-a-thon
Have you ever wanted to visit a famous observatory perched atop some faraway mountaintop? This weekend you can, thanks to the International Year of Astronomy's "Around the World in 80 Telescopes" — a live, 24-hour webcast.
Global Astronomy Marathon Underway
The largest astronomy public outreach event in world history got off to a flying start today with the official opening ceremony at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Enjoy the Rest Flandrau, We’ll Miss You
After 34 years, Tucon's Flandrau Planetarium will close its doors, a victim of the current world recession.
A White House Star Party?
A Chicago-area amateur astronomer is spearheading an effort to have members of the First Family ogle the Moon and Saturn through telescopes set up in their backyard. No, really!
A Time to Soar
Sky & Telescope contributing editor David Levy reports on Spacefest 2009, which is billed as "The Ultimate Space Show."
Coming Home
Sky & Telescope contributing editor David H. Levy heads back to his alma mater in Nova Scotia, Canada, to teach, remember, and reflect.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln
On February 12th, the United States celebrates the 200th birthday of the country's 16th president. Discover how celestial events highlighted his life.
Amateur-Achievement Award Winner
Amateur astronomer Steve Mandel receives the American Astronomical Society's Chambliss Award for his pioneering work searching for galactic nebulae.
An Old Warrior Telescope Lives On
A unique telescope, built by a unique man, finds new life in New Mexico as Sky & Telescope contributing editor David H. Levy explains while "On the Road."
Obamastronomy
Imagine if America's leaders had to have an astronomical background? Sky & Telescope contributing editor David H. Levy has been thinking about that.
A Night of Service
Community service can mean bringing the cosmos down to Earth, as Sky & Telescope contributing editor David H. Levy explains while "On the Road."
A Crescent Voyage
An amateur astronomer in New Orleans has built an observatory intended to withstand whatever Gulf weather may bring.
Ten Great Astrophotos of 2008
There are plenty of "Best of 2008" lists out there, but ours exclusively features your work! It's easy to become jaded to the impact of all those "best photos of 2008" lists coming out. Sure, it's pretty cool to see the geysers on Enceladus, or landslides in progress on the…
