SUNSET: 
Transits of Venus in History: 1631-1716
Read the full account — in three parts — of the history behind the upcoming transit of Venus.
Transits of Venus in History: 1761
Read the next chapter in the history of the transit of Venus, the fantastic voyages in 1761.
Transits of Venus in History: 1769-today
Read the third and final chapter of transits of Venus in history, as the transits went from being a crucial scientific measurement to an observing curiosity.
Your Viewing Guide to the Transit of Venus
The upcoming transit of Venus is one of those rare and momentous spectacles in observational astronomy that you absolutely don't want to miss. Read about what you can expect to see.
How to Photograph the Transit of Venus
Learn how to photograph the upcoming transit of Venus.
Titanic Gallery
Print pages can only fit so much: scroll through a gallery of selected Titanic drawings and iceberg photos.
Honoring Titanic's 100th Anniversary
In honor of Titanic's 100th anniversary, read S&T's article from the April 2012 issue about the moon's role in sinking the unsinkable ship.
Tune in for S&T's 70th Birthday Bash
Join the editors of Sky & Telescope on Thursday, October 20th, as we celebrate the magazine's 70th anniversary at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Sue French's New Book
Deep-Sky Wonders, the new book by Sue French, is now available for pre-order.
Galaxy Zoo: A CItizen-Science Project: Links
Kevin Schawinski the co-founder of galaxy zoo discusses the project and the future of citizen-science projects
Super-Luminous Supernovae
Listen to a podcast interview with Bob Parks, exceutive director of the International Dark-Sky Association.
Rocks From Heaven
This video compiles footage from five cameras that were part of the Southern Ontario Meteor Network. Each clip shows the bright streak of light that illuminated the skies on September 25, 2009 from a different angle.
Light Pollution's Medical Effects
Watch an video interview with noted physician and dark-sky activist Mario Motta.
Amateur Science on the Rise
Robert Naeye comments on his experience at the annual SAS symposium, held at Big Bear Lake, California.
The Coolest Stars Ever Found?
Astronomers have found what could be the first-ever members of a new stellar class — "stars" with surface temperatures lower than that of a hot cup of coffee.
Dan Durda Talks About Asteroid Deflection
Dan DurdaWhat would happen if astronomers found a large asteroid on a collision course with Earth? In the December 2010 issue of S&T, planetary scientist Dan Durda of the Southwest Research Institute describes a number of methods that could be used to avert disaster. In a follow-up to Dan’s article,…
S&T Introduces SkyWeek App
Sky & Telescope is proud to present its first application for mobile devices.
Sara Seager Talks about Super-Earths
Sara SeagerThe count of known planets outside the solar system continues to rise. At the time of this writing in mid-August, the tally stands at about 470. But it’s not just the rising number of known worlds that demonstrates the remarkably rapid progress in exoplanet research. Astronomers are finding new…
Robert Stephens Talks about Amateur Asteroid Research
Robert StephensOver the years, amateur astronomers have discovered tens of thousands of asteroids. But in recent years, amateur involvement in asteroid studies has shifted gears. Robert Stephens, an amateur astronomer based near Los Angeles, exemplifies this new era of research. Instead of actively searching for new asteroids, Bob makes brightness…
Chilean Observatories Survive Quake
All the major amateur and professional telescopes in Chile are in good working order despite Saturday's powerful earthquake.
