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U.S. Forever Stamp to Feature Amateur Astrophotos
The U.S. Postal Service's new Total Eclipse Forever stamp will feature photos by the well-know eclipse expert Fred Espenak, who is also a master of many different kinds of astrophotography.
Why We Marched for Science
“OBJECTIVE REALITY EXISTS.” It was a protest sign that I never imagined I would carry on a crowded all-night bus to a march for science in Washington, DC.
News and Views from NEAF 2017
Our editors have just returned from the Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF), the world's largest astronomy and space tradeshow.
The Incredible Skies of Namibia
Explore two unique astronomical sites that lie under the dark skies of Namibia - the HESS high-energy array and the Africa Millimeter Telescope.
11-year-old Astronomer Shines at AAS Meeting
Cannan Huey-You, just 11 years old, impressed professional astronomers this week with his research on a massive intergalactic gas cloud.
Vera Rubin, "Mother of Dark Matter" (1928–2016)
Astronomer Vera Rubin, known for her revolutionary work confirming the existence of dark matter, died on December 25th. She was 88.
Remembering Ewen A. Whitaker, 1922–2016
An amateur who devoted his live to chronicling the Moon, and became one of the world's most renowned lunar specialists, has died at age 94.
Meet Some Amazing Young Astronomers
This year's awards from the Astronomical League showcase some talented high-school students and astronomy clubs throw great star parties.
Antonín Rükl, 1932–2016
A world-renowned lunar cartographer, whose beautiful atlases have become prized possessions, has died at age 83.
40th Anniversary of Viking's Red Planet Rendezvous
Some 200 of the mission’s surviving scientists and engineers and their families, along with many younger space explorers inspired by the Vikings, gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Viking 1 landing.
Old Radio Telescope Restored for New Uses
Abandoned for 25 years, a 12-meter antenna once used during the Cold War is now introducing astronomy students to the radio universe.
Rolf G. Meier (1953–2016)
Amateur astronomy has lost a dedicated observer and successful visual comet hunter.
The World at Night's Earth & Sky Photo Contest: The Winners
The winners of the 7th annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest highlight the fragile beauty of our heavens.
Amateur Astro-imagers Get Ready for Juno
Planetary scientists are counting on amateur observations to enhance the results from NASA's forthcoming Juno mission.
Spring Astronomy Day 2016
Join your local amateur astronomy community in celebrating Spring Astronomy Day on May 14, 2016.
At the 25th Northeast Astronomy Forum
The editors of Sky & Telescope made our annual pilgrimage to last weekend’s Northeast Astronomy Forum. Here are our tales of the voyage to Pluto, the newest gadgets, and encouraging encounters with readers.
Celebrate Global Astronomy Month
Join the world’s largest celebration of astronomy — in person or via online webcasts of events — throughout April.
It's International Dark-Sky Week!
What began as a student's simple idea a decade ago has grown into a worldwide celebration of the night sky and easy ways to reduce light pollution.
A Spectacular View of the Total Solar Eclipse
On the morning of Wednesday, March 9th, 240 members of a Sky & Telescope cruise were treated to a spectacular total solar eclipse.
Flood Threatens Photographic Plates
A burst pipe flooded Harvard College’s Observatory Hill, submerging thousands of historic photographic plates underwater. Recovery is now under way.