November 14th's Super-Close Full Moon
On Monday, the Moon will edge closer to Earth than it's been since 1948. Full Moon occurs less than 3 hours later.
Atik Infinity for Video Observing
Capture smooth, high-resolution views of deep-sky targets: Atik Cameras enters the world of video observing with its Atik Infinity ($1,000).
Popular Planetarium App Update: SkySafari 5
One of the most popular planetarium apps for Apple devices gets a complete makeover.
Orion's 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope
Make autoguiding deep-sky astrophotos easy: Orion Telescopes & Binoculars introduces the 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser ($219.99).
Orion's StarSeeker IV Telescope
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars introduces the StarSeeker IV 150mm GoTo Mak-Cass Telescope ($999.99).
Universe2go's Personal Planetarium
Universe2go unveils its personal planetarium device ($99), an innovative viewer that with your smartphone to project planetarium lines, star names, and more over your real view of the sky.
iOptron's PoleMaster Finder Scope
iOptron's PoleMasteriOptron announces the PoleMaster ($299), an electronic polar finder scope that helps you quickly and easily achieve near-perfect polar alignment.
75 Years of Sky & Telescope: A lifetime of astronomy coverage
Sky & Telescope magazine's 75 years of astronomy coverage.
Building a Roll-Off Roof or Dome Observatory
In this second edition, Hicks discusses each aspect of building and designing a backyard observatory to help you decide which type suits your needs best.
We Crossed the Equinox September 22nd
The fall equinox (spring equinox for the Southern Hemisphere) comes on September 22, 2016, at 4:02 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (20:02 UT).
ZW Optical's New ASI 224MC-Cool Camera
ZW Optical introduces a new series of low-noise cooled cameras. The ASI 224MC-Cool camera ($649) features the highly sensitive IMX224 color CMOS detector.
The Kavli Foundation Q&A: How Do Galaxies Die?
All galaxies are fated to "die" and stop making stars. The reason may lie with the supermassive black hole lurking in their cores.
Stellarvue Optimus Series Eyepieces
Stellarvue introduces a line of ultra-wide-field eyepieces (starting at $419) that feature an immersive apparent field of view and plenty of eye relief.
Denkmeier's Lederman-Optical-Array Eyepieces
Denkmeier unveils its unique eyepiece set, the Lederman-Optical-Array 21-mm eyepiece ($599 per pair). The L-O-A is a patent-pending design that simulates a 3D view in telescopes equipped with binoviewers.
Ritchey-Chrétien Astropgraphs from Third Planet Optics
Industry newcomer Third Planet Optics rolls out a series of Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs for the budget-minded astrophotographer.
The Kavli Foundation Q&A: How are gravitational waves detected?
Courtesy of The Kavli Foundation, read the conversation between two 2016 Kavli Prize laureates as they discuss the struggle to detect gravitational waves and how their discovery is changing our understanding of the universe.
Quad Telecompressor Corrector from Astro-Physics
Capture wide swaths of sky with Astro-Physics' new Quad Telecompressor Corrector ($1,520) for its 130 StarFire GTX and EDFGT telescopes.
Countdown Begins for 2017's Coast-to-Coast Solar Eclipse
It's still a full year away, but huge throngs will be watching coast-to-coast when the Moon's shadow slides across the U.S.
Two Pairs of Planets Perform in the August Twilight
After sunset, Mars and Saturn join the star Antares in the southwest — while Venus and Jupiter create a dramatically "double star" low in the west.
August's Perseids: More Meteors This Year?
Sky & Telescope magazine predicts that this year's Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of August 11–12 and, despite some moonlight, might be much better than usual.