SUNSET: 
Grazing Occultation of Bright Star During Tonight's Lunar Eclipse
Observers watching the eclipsed Moon with binoculars in northeastern North America on March 3, 2007, wiill see a 5th-magnitude star wink out.
Let's Go Stargazing!
Astronomy doesn’t have to be hard! We've assembled articles for stargazers of all ages — in clear, easy-to-understand language.
Constellation Names and Abbreviations
Here's all the essential information about the 88 constellations.
The Greek Alphabet
Here's a handy guide to the Greek letters that are used on star charts.
Equipment & Telescope Making Links
Affordable Astronomy Equipment Reviews Antique Telescope Society Astromart AstronomyBoy.com Astronomy Ratings and Info Berthold Hamburger's ATM Page Camera Obscuras Cookbook Camera Home Page Frequently Asked Questions of the ATM Mailing List How to Build a Dobsonian Telescope Lin Robertson's Build Your Own Dobsonian Telescope Mike Weasner's Meade ETX Page NexStar…
How to Align Your Newtonian Reflector Telescope
Accurate optical alignment is neither difficult, mysterious, nor time-consuming. In fact, it's only three steps away.
Dealing With Dew: Dew Heaters, Dew Shields and More
How to keep your optics dry and clear even on the dampest, dewiest nights.
The Observatories of Sky & Telescope
The backyard observatories of our editorial staff run the gamut from the elegantly simple to the luxuriously complete.
Our Stairway to the Stars
Ever since we first became serious about astronomy more than 20 years ago, we dreamed of having our own backyard observatory.
Think Big (and Small)
My current observatory is a multilevel structure. It began as a plan to mount my telescopes on the roof of a small barn on the property.
How to Successfully Beat Atmospheric Seeing
"Seeing" — the atmospheric quivering that fuzzes out high-power views — is the bane of every telescope user. Here's how to minimize its impact.
111 Deep Sky Wonders for Light-Polluted Skies
Bright skies aren't empty skies. See for yourself how many treasures lie hidden in the glow of a city sky.
Good-Neighbor Outdoor Lighting (Flyer)
This flyer (which can also be printed as a PDF) tells you everything you and your neighbors need to know about how to address light pollution in your neighborhood.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Guiding a Telescope for Imaging Like a Pro
Taking deep-sky pictures requires a skill that's involved in no other kind of photography: guiding on a star.
Astronomy for Beginners: Getting Started in Astronomy
An easy guide to exploring the universe is just a quick download away. This PDF document contains valuable tips for beginner stargazers, a detailed Moon map, and six bimonthly star charts for either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere.
Fuzzies in Your Future:
An Introduction to Deep-Sky Objects
Ready to voyage beyond the Solar System? Here's what you can see.
Your Home Lighting Guide
How to light your home safely, save energy, and decrease light polluion at the same time.
Bright Lights, Big Problems
In the war against light pollution astronomers have gained important new allies -- and new insights into how we see at night.
The Spectral Types of Stars
Without its spectral type, a star is a meaningless dot of light.
