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Questar Ceases Operations
The manufacturer of the highly coveted Questar telescope has closed its shutters after 76 years of serving the astronomy community.
Join Us at the 35th Annual Northeast Astronomy Forum
The weekend of April 11–12 marks the return of the world’s largest astronomy and space expo with telescopes, cameras, and activities for the entire family.
Solar Photography: Catch the Sun
Learn how to photograph this captivating target.
Live-Stacking the Deep Sky
Latest-generation CMOS cameras make astrophotography easier than ever.
Al Nagler (1935–2025)
Albert H. Nagler, a pioneer of telescope optics, passed away at the office of his company Tele Vue Optics on Monday, October 27th. He was 90 years old.
Royal Observatory Greenwich / ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year
See the images that won the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year award.
Southern Splendors on Safari
Sky & Telescope Associate Editor Sean Walker and Contributing Editor Stephen James O’Meara accompanied nine adventurers on a stargazing safari for an immersive experience in the African bush in Botswana.
New Gear at the Northeast Astronomy Forum
Smartscopes starred at this year's Northeast Astronomy Forum in New York, and Sky & Telescope welcomed conversations with our readers.
See the Photos that Won the Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the winners of the 16th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest.
Meade and Orion Cease Operations, Go to Auction
The parent company of Orion and Meade telescope manufacturers has shut its California offices. Stay tuned for updates.
See the Winning Images of Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astrophotographer of the Year Contest
See the images that won the Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year award.
Eclipse Photography: Framing the Eclipse
Here are several ideas photographers can use when shooting their next total solar eclipse.
See a Giant Sunspot!
If you have a solar filter, check out the sunspot group AR 3190 that's crossing the solar disk this week.
Astrophotographer of the Year Awards
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the winners of the 14th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest.
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars Purchases Meade Instruments
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has acquired the famous telescope manufacturer Meade.
Pandemic Inspires Surge in Telescope Sales
A silver lining to the long year we've had is a renewed interest in the night sky.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Eclipse Photography: Reveal Totality in HDR
This innovative astrophotography technique can pull out stunning detail in the solar corona.
Meade Instruments Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Meade Telescopes files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection after loosing an antitrust lawsuit brought by Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.
Report from the 2019 Advanced Imaging Conference
S&T Associate Editor Sean Walker gives a rundown of last week's astro-imaging conference.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot Unfurls
Jupiter's South Equatorial Belt appears to be pulling material from the Great Red Spot in an event that's visible from small scopes.
