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iPhone Moon

Astrophotography with Jerry Lodriguss

Picture Perfect: Getting Started in Astrophotography

Few amateurs have looked through a telescope and not imagined what it would be like to take a photo of the target in the eyepiece.

Neutron star collision

Science-based Q&A

The Kavli Foundation Q&A: How Did Nature's Heaviest Elements Form?

The Kavli Foundation hosted a Q&A with three astronomers to probe the recent discovery of hard-to-produce heavy elements in a nearby dwarf galaxy. The discovery sheds light on stellar histories and galactic evolution.

Sky & Telescope's Celestial Globe

Celestial News & Events

Introducing Sky & Telescope's Celestial Globe

Our state-of-the-art representation of the entire celestial sphere lets you explore the stars above as never before.

Smartphone holder for Moon imaging

Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques

Expert Tips for Basic Lunar Imaging

It's easy to take high-quality images of the lunar disk.

Transition disk around a star

Science-based Q&A

Kavli Q&A: How Do Planets Form?

Learn how powerful new telescopes and techniques are enabling scientists to probe planets in the earliest stages of development.

Science-based Q&A

Ripple Effect: Gravitational Waves Begin to Reveal a Hidden Universe

To mark the start of a new era of astronomy, three principal LIGO researchers speak with The Kavli Foundation on their epic discovery and how it will transform the way we see the cosmos.

Space warp

Astronomy Questions & Answers

The Kavli Foundation Q&A: How Does Citizen Science Drive Discovery?

Crowd-sourcing the universe: Thanks to online portals, legions of volunteer astronomers are turning their eyes to the sky and doing extraordinary science. Three scientists discuss the future of citizen astronomy.

Follow R CrB's changing light

Stargazing Basics

Star Charts: A Vital Resource for Learning the Night Sky

Our Constellation Basics webinar provides background information about the major winter constellations. Here are some accompanying online resources.

Learning About the Sky

Asterisms for Winter Nights

Asterisms appeal to our playful side but also serve as key waypoints in the sky for identifying fainter stars and constellations.

five-planet system

Astronomy Questions & Answers

The Kavli Foundation: Q&A on Earth-sized Exoplanet GJ1132b

A newfound alien world orbiting a small, nearby star could be one of the first exoplanets scientists get to investigate in detail. Three astrophysicists discuss the possibilities.

High-Definition Space Telescope (HDST)

Astronomy Questions & Answers

Kavli Foundation Q&A: Searching for Alien Life with a "Super-Hubble" Space Telescope

Watch a Q&A with two astronomers on the promise of Hubble's successor telescope, courtesy of The Kavli Foundation. Scientists have unveiled a bold proposal for a giant new space-based telescope that would be far more powerful than today's observatories. Called the High Definition Space Telescope (HDST), the instrument is essentially…

Resources and Education

Sketching the King of Planets

Learn to see more detail on Jupiter by drawing at the eyepiece.

Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques

Redeeming Color Planetary Cameras

Advances in imaging technology should make amateurs give these cameras a second look.

Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques

Piecing Together the Sun & Moon

Here’s an easy technique for creating expansive images of the Sun and Moon using modest sensors.

Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques

Shooting with Modified, Astrophotography DSLR Cameras

Expanding the spectral response of your camera opens up many new imaging opportunities.

New Horizons' mission logo

Astronomy Questions & Answers

Kavli Foundation Q&A: Pluto Revealed

Three experts joined The Kavli Foundation for a live Q&A to discuss New Horizons' long journey to the distant and fascinating world of Pluto.

Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques

Image Processing with CCDStack 2

Improve your deep-sky images with this innovative program.

globe of mercury

Solar System

Insights from S&T's Family of Planet Globes

Pictures are great, but there's nothing like holding another world in your hands to appreciate its unique characteristics. True confession: even from childhood, I have always been a map junkie. Sure, I use GPS these days, but my car is still stuffed with road maps. The National Geographic Atlas of…

Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques

Observing with Astro Video Cameras

Video can boost your telescope’s reach by leaps and bounds.

exploding white dwarf surrounds star

Astronomy Questions & Answers

The Kavli Foundation Q&A: What Ignites Supernova Explosions?

We finally know the ingredients that fire up a particular kind of supernova. Four researchers explain why a better understanding of how certain stars die can help reveal the evolution of the cosmos and its galaxies.