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Your Thoughts on Bethlehem's Starry Night
Nina Alden Thune In the December issue of Sky & Telescope, Aaron Michael Adair compares the various astronomical theories behind the fabled Star of Bethlehem and examines whether any of them are plausible at all. His conclusion may have surprised you. Now we want your take. Feel free to join…
Inside the October 2007 Issue
PURCHASE PRINT ISSUE | PURCHASE DIGITAL ISSUE | DOWNLOAD BACK ISSUES | SUBSCRIBE TABLE OF CONTENTS Spectrum Back to the Future By Richard Tresch Fienberg Beyond the Printed Page: Your Thoughts About S&T's New Look Letters On the Web Skyscape The Hercules Cluster of Galaxies By Tony Hallas News Notes Mission Update…
Remembering "Project Moonwatch"
When the Space Age dawned 50 years ago, a worldwide army of amateur astronomers provided crucial satellite-tracking information unavailable by any other means.
Perseid Meteors to Peak This Weekend
August 8, 2007 Contact: Alan MacRobert, Senior Editor 855-638-5388 x151, [email protected] J. Kelly Beatty, Executive Editor 855-638-5388 x148, [email protected] Note to Editors/Producers: This release is accompanied by publication-quality illustrations and broadcast-quality animations; see details below. More information for the general public is available at SkyandTelescope.com/Perseids. The Perseid meteor shower, an…
Inside the July 2007 Issue
PURCHASE PRINT ISSUE | PURCHASE DIGITAL ISSUE | DOWNLOAD BACK ISSUES | SUBSCRIBE TABLE OF CONTENTS Spectrum Pluto on My Mind By Richard Tresch Fienberg Letters News Notes Catching Orion's Bullets, Ancient Volcanic Vents on Mars?, Earth's Temporary Moon, and more ... Mission Update By Jonathan McDowell 50 & 25 Years Ago…
Jupiter at its Best
It's a rare day when a backyard astronomer captures targets as well as spacecraft and space telescopes do.
Red Planet Rising
Now that mornings are getting warmer, it's far less daunting to get out of your warm bed and do some early-morning stargazing. But if you need some added motivation to set that alarm, look no further than Mars.
Another Saturnian Masterpiece!
Isn't it great to have a spacecraft orbiting Saturn? Yesterday the Cassini orbiter's imaging team released a new batch of photos that show off the majesty of the Ringed Planet.
Inside the May 2007 Issue
PURCHASE PRINT ISSUE | PURCHASE DIGITAL ISSUE | DOWNLOAD BACK ISSUES | SUBSCRIBE TABLE OF CONTENTS Spectrum Around the World with S&T By Richard Tresch Fienberg Letters News Notes Dead Cataclysmics Unearthed, Seeking the Origins of Cosmic Rays, and more ... Mission Update By Jonathan McDowell 50 & 25 Years Ago By…
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Astronomical Amazement Awaits in June's S&T
Don't miss out on this month's issue of Sky & Telescope, on newsstands now. In addition to the stunning astrophotos, detailed star charts, and essential observing tips you expect to find month after month, the latest issue features some wonderful surprises.
The 2007 Lyrid Meteor Shower
This year North American observers can catch the rising and falling phases of the Lyrid meteor shower in the predawn hours of April 22nd and 23rd.
Dorrit Hoffleit, 1907-2007
A world-renowned expert on variable stars, astrometry, and the history of astronomy — and a prolific contributor to Sky & Telescope — has passed away at age 100.
Astro Image in the News:
The Red Square Nebula
New observations using giant telescopes and state-of-the-art cameras have revealed a star in the constellation Serpens that's throwing out matter in a startlingly symmetrical shape.
How to Make a Star Wheel the Simple Way
Would you like to be able to navigate your way around the night sky with confidence? Using this simple, easy-to-make Star Wheel, you can "dial the sky" for any time or date.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
Hot New Products for 2007
One of the most popular features we publish in Sky & Telescope is our annual Hot Products roundup, in which we call special attention to noteworthy astronomy products introduced into the marketplace during the past year.
Listen to What the April Sky Offers
With April upon us, the evenings are finally getting warm enough for most of us to comfortably observe the heavens without fear of frostbite. And when you do go out, be sure to download our monthly podcast before you venture outdoors.
This Rock Really Rolls Along
Despite a nearly full Moon, backyard astronomers around the world turned their telescopes skyward this past weekend to track down asteroid 2006 VV2.
Inside the April 2007 Issue
PURCHASE PRINT ISSUE | PURCHASE DIGITAL ISSUE | DOWNLOAD BACK ISSUES | SUBSCRIBE TABLE OF CONTENTS Spectrum The Other Side of the Story By Richard Tresch Fienberg News Notes Superduper Supernova, Titan's Sierras, The First Triple Quasar, and more . . . Mission Update By Jonathan McDowell 50 & 25 Years Ago…
Astro Image in the News:
A Total Eclipse from Orbit
March 19th's solar eclipse was only a partial event from the ground, but the Hinode spacecraft was perfectly positioned to see the Moon cover the Sun completely.
Pluto Occultation — A First Report
Professional and amateur astronomers are continuing to sift through and analyze data they collected during the March 18th occultation involving Pluto and a 15th-magnitude star in Sagittarius. It was the best-ever Pluto occultation predicted for North America.
