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Planet Hunter Wins Amateur Research Award
The Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award, issued annually by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) "for exemplary research by an amateur astronomer" if there is a suitable candidate, goes to Darryll LaCourse of Marysville, Washington.
AAS Adopts Worldwide Telescope
The largest national association of astronomers is now the new home of a virtual observatory known as the WorldWide Telescope.
The Night of the Blazing Aurora
A group of about 40 intrepid souls from the U.S. and Australia hits pay dirt on a tour of Iceland
Explore Mars in Fiction and Reality
The incredibly popular novel, and now movie, The Martian draws people to the Red Planet with realistic detail. Explore the Red Planet not just in fiction but in reality with our Mars globe and map.
At the IAU: New Dwarf Galaxy Neighbors & Dark-Sky Sanctuaries
As the IAU General Assembly in Hawaii'i draws to a close, the results were still coming in: a new bevy of dwarf galaxies discovered around the Milky Way, the celebration of the first Dark-Sky Sanctuary, and a new directly imaged exoplanet to boot.
Former S&T Editor Wins Award
The North East Region of the Astronomical League (NERAL) announces the presentation of the prestigious 2015 NERAL Walter Scott Houston award to former Sky & Telescope editor Dennis di Cicco.
Sunspots and Climate Change, Naming Exoplanets, and More from the IAU
Do sunspots affect climate change? How can you name an exoplanet? Here are the latest results from the world's largest astronomy conference.
Aloha to the World’s Astronomers
Hawai‘i is currently hosting the biggest astronomy conference worldwide, the general assembly of the International Astronomical Union, to address current issues in astronomy.
Best Nightscapes From Across the World
The winners of the 6th International Earth & Sky Photo Contest highlight the natural beauty of the night sky as well as its growing battle with light pollution.
Turn On to the International Year of Light!
The International Year of Light is well underway and provides a host of opportunities for astronomy outreach. Find out what programs and resources are available!
Stargazer's Corner: Adventures Under the Night Sky
Star Party Season Has Begun!
It’s time to get away from all those city lights and gather together to share in the secrets of the universe.
News and Views from NEAF
The Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) is the world's largest astronomy trade show. As always, Sky & Telescope was there!
Amateurs Given David Dunlap Observatory
After serving as caretakers of Canada's largest telescope for years, volunteers from the RASC's Toronto club have been given the historic facility outright.
Come to NEAF This Weekend!
This weekend features the world's largest astronomy expo, the Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF), in Suffern, New York.
Celebrate the Night Sky During April
Amateur skygazers can satisfy their celestial cravings with Globe at Night, International Dark-Sky Week, Astronomy Day, and Global Astronomy Month.
Walter H. Haas (1917–2015)
Amateur astronomy has lost a true pioneer, a keen observer who founded the worldwide Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers.
Witness the Northern Lights with S&T
Sky & Telescope is leading its third annual trip to Iceland this fall to explore a unique culture and witness the northern lights. Come join us!
Donald C. Parker, 1939-2015
Donald C. Parker, a planetary imaging pioneer, passed away in Miami, Florida on February 22, 2015.
Introducing Sky & Telescope's Earth Globe
Satellite imagery and other datasets come together to show our home planet from mountaintop to ocean bottom.
Help Name Mercury's Craters
The International Astronomical Union is hosting a public contest to name five of Mercury's craters, with a deadline of January 15.
