Remembering Carolyn Shoemaker (1929–2021)
Shoemaker discovered more than 800 asteroids and 32 comets, including one of the most famous comets of the 20th century.
Rolf G. Meier (1953–2016)
Amateur astronomy has lost a dedicated observer and successful visual comet hunter.
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.
The University of Arizona Astronomy Camp
This year's Astronomy Camp at the University of Arizona moved to Kitt Peak National Observatory and the 90-inch Bart J. Bok Telescope.
Of Asteroids and Star B.Q.s
The naming of asteroid 120349 Kalas is announced at last weekend's C-Row Star B.Q. hosted by southeastern Arizona's Huachuca Astronomy Club.
Dean’s Magic HyperStar
Starizona's HyperStar turns selected Celestron and Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes into powerful, wide-field imaging systems.
A Little Comet Named Christensen
A comet hunt on the morning of May25th turns up a previously discovered comet with a interesting history.
Mauro Vittorio Zanotta 1963-2009
Italian comet hunter Mauro Zanotta's life is cut short by a tragic skiing accident at the end of May.
A 1967 Meteor Watch
The memories from a single night under the stars can last a lifetime.
Why Name a Telescope?
It may seem silly to some, but giving your telescope a names adds to the personal connection you have with the heavens when yo observe wwith it.
Star Night 2009
The Sharing the Sky Foundation hosts its 13th annual Star Night on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson.
A Marriage of Heaven and Hell
The occultation of Venus by the crescent Moon on Wednesday morning, April 22nd, was a first-ever event for veteran observer David Levy.
A Serious Binocular Telescope
Early last March, David Levy experienced "first light" with an unusual new telescope.
“Hoops” Doveed
David Levy has never had a strong interest in sports, but when the game turns to the night sky, everyone wins.
Let a Hundred Hours Bloom
David Levy visits Sarasota, Florida, as part of the IYA's 100 Hours of Astronomy celebration.
The IYA and The Nation’s Attic
David Levy visits the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Taking a Right Turn in Albuquerque
Last week David Levy visited Georgia O'Keefe Elementary School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to help inspire young students to ask questions and connect with the night sky.
The IYA in Birmingham, UK
David Levy travels across the Atlantic to reconnect with English astronomy.
Enjoy the Rest Flandrau, We’ll Miss You
After 34 years, Tucon's Flandrau Planetarium will close its doors, a victim of the current world recession.
A Time to Soar
Sky & Telescope contributing editor David Levy reports on Spacefest 2009, which is billed as "The Ultimate Space Show."