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Astronomy & Observing News

Alan Hale (1958-2026)

Astronomer and comet-hunter Alan Hale passed away on Saturday, June 6th, at 68 years old in his home in Cloudcroft, New Mexico.

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Inside the September 2025 Issue

The September 2025 issue of Sky & Telescope features ALMA's new face lift and the first images from the Euclid space telescope.

The cover of the June 2025 issue

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Inside the June 2025 Issue

The June 2025 issue of Sky & Telescope follows the path Comet ATLAS (C/2024 G3) took around the Sun with incredible images from our readers.

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Inside the May 2025 Issue

The May 2025 issue of Sky & Telescope traverses a series of distant star-forming regions and offers a guide to high-resolution imaging.

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Asteroid Named for S&T’s Editor in Chief, Diana Hannikainen

The International Astronomical Union has named asteroid 2000 BE23 after S&T’s new Editor in Chief, Diana Hannikainen: 50252 Dianahannikainen.

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Inside the March 2025 Issue

The March 2025 issue of Sky & Telescope relives watching Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS cut across the sky and dives into the Rosette Nebula.

The cover of the February 2025 issue

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Inside the February 2025 Issue

Sky & Telescope celebrates its 1,000th issue and its new Editor in Chief Diana Hannikainen and shows readers how to edit JWST images.

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Inside the January 2025 Issue

The January 2025 issue starts the year off right with tumultuous galaxy clusters and a preview of upcoming solar eclipses.

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People, Places, and Events

Stellafane Star Party Celebrates Their Centennial

As hundreds of astronomers made their annual pilgrimage to the “shrine to the stars” this year, the Springfield Telescope Makers were preparing to celebrate Stellafane's 100th anniversary.

Adventures in Astronomy

Looking for a way to learn or share astronomy with a student? Check out this virtual beginner astronomy course from astronomyteacher.net. It's FREE for high school students and teachers and runs from June 14th through August 9th.

Adventures in Astronomy

Looking for a way to learn or share astronomy with a student? Check out this virtual beginner astronomy course from astronomyteacher.net. It's FREE for high school students and teachers and runs from June 14th through August 9th.

Adventures in Astronomy

Looking for a way to learn or share astronomy with a student? Check out this virtual beginner astronomy course from astronomyteacher.net. It's FREE for high school students and teachers and runs from June 14th through August 9th.

Adventures in Astronomy

Looking for a way to learn or share astronomy with a student? Check out this virtual beginner astronomy course from astronomyteacher.net. It's FREE for high school students and teachers and runs from June 14th through August 9th.

Adventures in Astronomy

Looking for a way to learn or share astronomy with a student? Check out this virtual beginner astronomy course from astronomyteacher.net. It's FREE for high school students and teachers and runs from June 14th through August 9th.

Adventures in Astronomy

Looking for a way to learn or share astronomy with a student? Check out this virtual beginner astronomy course from astronomyteacher.net. It's FREE for high school students and teachers and runs from June 14th through August 9th.

Adventures in Astronomy

Looking for a way to learn or share astronomy with a student? Check out this virtual beginner astronomy course from astronomyteacher.net. It's FREE for high school students and teachers and runs from June 14th through August 9th.

Adventures in Astronomy

Looking for a way to learn or share astronomy with a student? Check out this virtual beginner astronomy course from astronomyteacher.net. It's FREE for high school students and teachers and runs from June 14th through August 9th.

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Astronomy & Observing News

Welcome Back, Stellafane

After two years apart, amateur astronomers and telescope makers from around the country met at the top of Breezy Hill to enjoy the stars with old and new friends.

We want to hear from Amateur Astronomers. Take about 15 minutes to tell us about your hobby - what's working, any challenges, and how we can best support you and your club. Enter to win fun prizes!

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Amateur Astronomy in 2021

Calling all amateur astronomers: NASA’s Night Sky Network wants to hear from you!

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Return of the Star Parties

As many states roll back COVID restrictions, stargazers across the continent are excited to meet up with old and new friends at their favorite observing sites.

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