SUNSET: 
Amateur Asteroid Discoveries
Amateur Paul Mortfield shares his experiences looking for asteroids, variable stars, and other changes in the night sky. He describes his techniques in the December issue of S&T.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
Astro-gear Galore in Pasadena
The Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show drew a large crowds last weekend in Pasadena, California.
Jupiter's Third Red Spot May Have Survived
Jupiter's newest red spot was disrupted during its encounter with the Great Red Spot and Oval BA, but appears to be reforming.
Imaging Tools and Techniques at MWAIC
Attendees of the MidWest Astro-Imaging Conference were treated to the latest innovations in astrophotography techniques.
The Milky Way Remapped
Two new sky surveys shed light on the structure of our home galaxy.
Telescopes Galore at NEAF
Dozens of new products debut at the Northeast Astronomy Forum & Telescope Show.
Astro-imagers Share Keys to Success
The Northeast Astro-Imaging Conference (NEAIC) kicked off Thursday here in Suffern, NY., featuring talks by many of the biggest names in astrophotography.
NEAF is Back!
This weekend, make plans to attend the largest annual astronomy trade show in America: the Northeast Astronomy Forum & Telescope Show.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
BARNARD ATLAS
A Photographic Atlas of Selected Regions of the Milky Way by legendary astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard has been reprinted.
Mercury, Messenger, and Observers
As the first images are released from Messenger's flyby of the innermost planet, previous ground-based observations are proving to be surprisingly accurate.
Martian Crater Named for “Chick” Capen
A crater on Mars has been officially named for the American scientist Charles F. Capen.
Imaging Mercury
A team of astronomers have found new features on the innermost planet using an approach familiar to many amateur astronomers.
Skylights into Martian Caves
NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter may have found deep black pits — possibly sinkholes — that act as skylights for extensive caves on the slopes of the volcano Arsia Mons.
Dust Continues to Blanket Mars
Dust storms have curtailed all rover activity for nearly a month.
Dust Storm Erupts on Mars
Earlier this week amateur astronomers watching Mars spotted a large — and growing — dust cloud over the planet's southern hemisphere.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
First look: Backyard Observatories, FAR Laboratories, and more at NEAF
More gadgets you might have missed at the Northeast Astronomy Forum.
First Look: Meade's MySky, 20-inch RCX
At the Northeast Astronomy Forum, Meade unveiled a working prototype of their portable planetarium, mySKY. Read our first look now.
First Look: Tele Vue Ethos and New Astro-Physics Refractors
During the next week, we'll be highlighting some interesting telescopes, gadgets, and useful accessories that caught our eye at the Northeast Astronomy Forum & Telescope Show. Check back often for more updates.
See You at the Telescope Show
The East Coast's biggest astronomy trade show is April 28–29. The 16th annual event includes a full schedule of speakers and workshops, as well as an exhibit hall full of celestial-equipment vendors.
