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Winter Stargazing in the Florida Keys
Every February, amateur astronomers flock to the Florida Keys to a dark-sky site for a week of stargazing at the Winter Star Party.
The 2020 Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award Goes To Dennis Conti
Each year, the American Astronomical Society confers the Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award for significant astronomical research carried out by an amateur astronomer. This year the award goes to Dennis Conti of the AAVSO.
TESS's First Year of Science
NASA’s latest exoplanet hunter has found more than two dozen new worlds, at least one of which might be habitable.
Music Inspired by Astronomy: A Catalog
Catalogs are useful in astronomy. Now there's one dedicated to musical pieces influenced by astronomy.
Happy Birthday, Lowell Observatory!
One of the nation's most famous observatories turns 125 years old. Let's all wish it a Happy Birthday!
Astronomy Day is Coming Up! How You Can Participate
It’s that time of year again! It’s Astronomy Day! Join fellow enthusiasts on Saturday May 11th for a plethora of fun and exciting events in celebration of all things astronomical.
Northern Lights of Finland: Check!
Sky & Telescope's latest tour to catch the aurorae was a fun-filled adventure in the northern reaches of Finland.
Observing Report: Partial Solar Eclipse of January 6th
A deep partial solar eclipse was witnessed by many early on the cold morning of January 6 in northeast Asia and the north Pacific.
Celestial Highlights in 2019
What will the night sky hold in 2019? Sky & Telescope lays it out, day by day, in this new Celestial Highlights infographic.
Stargazer's Corner: Adventures Under the Night Sky
Astronomical Work for an Amateur's Catalog
Amateur astronomer Rick Johnson undertook the monumental task of building his own observatory and compiling a catalog of objects he has observed.
The Case of the Vanishing Nebula
Now you see it, now you don't. McNeil's Nebula in Orion has disappeared, thanks to a drastic reduction in brightness from the protostar that usually provides illumination.
Reaching for the Stars Through Music
James Webb is an astronomer who is not only an expert on blazars but also an accomplished singer-songwriter, exploring his love of astronomy through music.
Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night
Fasscinated by our Moon? Want to know more about it? Join fellow lunar enthusiasts on Saturday, October 20th, for International Observe the Moon Night!
Fall Astronomy Day 2018
Curious about astronomy? No plans for Saturday? Well, you’re in luck! Saturday October 13 is Fall Astronomy Day and your local amateur astronomical community has all sorts of fun things in store for you.
Students Shine at 2018 Astronomical League Youth Awards
Expanding planetary nebulae, X-rays from supermassive black holes, and stellar community involvement were all on display at the youth awards presented at this year’s Astronomical League convention.
Stargazer's Corner: Adventures Under the Night Sky
When Dusk Descends at Stellafane
A dazzling day greeted S&T Observing Editor Diana Hannikainen when she attended the Stellafane Convention this past August, but it was the dome of night sky that truly sparkled.
Summer Star Party Season Is Here!
Summer star party season has begun - grab your scope or binoculars, pack a sleeping bag, and come and join the fun!
Observing Report: January 31st's Total Lunar Eclipse
The 2018 total lunar eclipse was witnessed by many in western North America and right across the Pacific.
Get Moonstruck on International Observe the Moon Night
International Observe the Moon Night gathers people together to observe the Moon and to learn more about it. This year InOMN will be on Saturday, October 28th.
