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Curiosity's Name Game
Scientists associated with the Curiosity mission have two names for the towering peak inside Gale crater. Sky & Telescope wants to know: Which name do you prefer?
Orbiter Spies Curiosity's "Crime Scene"
As seen from orbit, Curiosity is surrounded by wrecked pieces of the capsule that accompanied it to the floor of Gale crater.
Curiosity Lands in Gale Crater
After a perilous and complicated descent to the Red Planet's surface, Curiosity has radioed "A-OK" to an anxious mission team waiting back on Earth.
Mars in the Evening Spotlight
This week countless space buffs will be riveted by Curiosity's arrival at Mars — which can be found, along with Saturn and Spica, in the west after dusk.
A History of Missions to Mars
This comprehensive list, compiled by the editors of Sky & Telescope, provides a snapshot of every mission intended to reach the Red Planet since 1960.
Martian Landings, Then and Now
Curiosity is the latest in a string of Martian landers (and landing attempts) that stretches back more than 40 years.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for September 2012
Some of this month's sky sights are low down along the horizon: Saturn and Mars in the west after sunset, the first-quarter Moon in the south, and Jupiter when it rises around midnight in the east.
Jupiter's Disappearing Act
Skywatchers across the Eastern Hemisphere looked on as the King of Planets briefly ducked behind the Moon on July 15th.
July 15th's Occultation of Jupiter
Lucky skywatchers in Europe and northern Asia can watch a waning crescent Moon slide over Jupiter and its Galilean satellites in the hours before and after Sunday morning's dawn.
Pluto's Moons: Five and Counting
When NASA's New Horizons spacecraft reaches Pluto in three years, it'll have one more object to check out: a tiny fifth moon discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Lowell Observatory's Pro-Am Initiative
If you're a serious stargazer with good gear, a passion for observing, and some free time, a team of astronomers at Lowell Observatory hope to hear from you.
Yet Another Nova in Sagittarius
For the fourth time this year, a star has erupted into prominence in the same constellation. This one is relatively bright and easy to spot from your backyard.
Predawn Treats for Early Risers
If you can get yourself out of bed early, spectacular predawn vistas await your eyes, binoculars, and telescope over the next week.
Titan's Latest Twist: A Hidden Ocean
Saturn's biggest moon already boasts a dense atmosphere, vast dune fields, and lakes full of hydrocarbons. Now scientists have evidence for a deep ocean beneath its icy crust.
B612 Debuts Its Asteroid-Seeking Sentinel
Astronomers warn that it's not a question of "if" Earth will be hit by an asteroid, but "when." If a private group of space veterans has its way, a Sun-orbiting spacecraft will find threatening objects decades before they can strike us.
Possible Nova in Sagittarius
If you've got a clear, dark view toward the southern horizon, try your hand at spotting a flaring star that has brightened to near 9th magnitude in northwest Sagittarius.
Let the Star Parties Begin!
Want to gaze at the Milky Way all night or peer into the eyepiece of a 12-inch telescope? Escape the city lights and head for the nearest big amateur nighttime gathering.
Wanted: A Little Common (Sky) Sense
When it comes to things astronomical, why do so many people with no knowledge of the sky try to figure things out for themselves — and come to the wrong conclusions?
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for August 2012
Mark your calendars for the night of Saturday, August 11th, when the Perseid meteor shower will peak. Stay up late to catch the risings of Jupiter and Venus, or just enjoy Mars and Saturn low in the evening twilight.
Tour August's Sky! | June 22nd, 2012
Mark your calendars for the night of Saturday, August 11th, when the Perseid meteor shower will peak. Stay up late to catch the risings of Jupiter and Venus, or just enjoy Mars and Saturn low in the evening twilight.
