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Auroras Aplenty on S&T's Iceland Tour
Senior contributing editor Bob Naeye recently led a Sky & Telescope tour of Iceland, where 50 astrotourists were treated to spectacular views of the Northern Lights.
Peter Tyson Joins F+W’s Sky & Telescope as Editor in Chief
Peter Tyson, formerly Editor in Chief of NOVA Online, has been appointed Editor in Chief of Sky & Telescope, with responsibility for the brand’s print, digital, and video products.
The First Planetary Nebula Spectrum
Celebrate the anniversary of a revolutionary discovery by gathering with other astronomers to observe planetary nebulae in August's evening sky.
Memories of Jupiter's Bird Strike
Shoemaker-Levy 9's headline-making Jupiter impact in 1994 wasn't the only one of its kind - observations 15 years later showed such impacts might even be common.
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9: 20 years later
David Levy shares his recollections of that amazing day — July 16, 1994 — when the first fragment of a comet he helped discover slammed into Jupiter.
It's Star Party Season!
Whether you're a seasoned observer or a novice, star parties provide the perfect opportunity to kick back and enjoy the night sky with some fellow astronomy enthusiasts.
Govert Schilling Wins AAS's Schramm Award
Sky & Telescope contributing editor Govert Schilling has been selected as the winner of the 2014 David N. Schramm Award.
Bill Bradfield, Comet Hunter Extraordinaire (1927-2014)
The prolific comet hunter William A. Bradfield tallied 18 comets in his lifetime, each discovered visually and credited to him alone.
A Tale of Two Star Festivals
Two star parties in late May, including one of the biggest in the world, drew together beginners and experienced astronomers alike.
Amateur Comet Hunters Get 2013 Award
Now in its 15th year, the Edgar Wilson Award recognizes comet discoveries made by amateur observers. The 2013 awards honor seven dedicated individuals who scan the skies.
"Astronomy Day" is May 10th!
This celebration of "bringing astronomy to the people" features events across the nation and around the world.
Record Crowds and Hot Products at Northeast Astronomy Forum
Sky & Telescope editors and staff made our annual pilgrimage to the astronomy expo to meet with our readers and get the scoop on the bevy of new products unleashed this year.
An Asteroid to Rule Them All
Scientists have new insight into the damage caused by a Rhode Island–size asteroid that hit Earth more than 3 billion years ago, making the rock that wiped out the dinosaurs look like a lightweight.
Amateurs Flocking to NEAF this Weekend
The Northeast Astronomy Forum in Suffern, NY, will welcome visitors from across the world on April 12–13, 2014. Sky & Telescope will be there. Will you?
Celebrate the Night Sky This Month
Join the world’s largest celebration of astronomy — Global Astronomy Month — throughout April.
Satellite Lost and Found in Space
SkyCube, a crowd-funded nanosatellite built to engage the public in space exploration, has been deployed from the International Space Station. Now its creators are anxiously waiting to establish two-way contact.
Jean Texereau, Master Optician
In France, one of the giants of telescope making has died. He shared his years of professional experience with amateurs around the world.
John Dobson, 1915-2014
Ask any long-time stargazer who has had the greatest impact on amateur astronomy, and the name of this barnstorming, telescope-making revolutionary will surely come up.
Cosmologist Halton Arp (1927-2013)
A contentious yet gifted astronomer, Arp challenged a key underpinning of the Big Bang throughout the 1970s and 1980s and ultimately fell into disfavor among his colleagues.
Last Chance to Enter S&T's Comet ISON Photo Contest
The "comet of the century" famously lost its battle against the Sun, but you can still enter our photo contest for a chance to win some hefty prizes. Don't miss the December 31st deadline!