SUNSET: 
Grazing Occultation of Bright Star During Tonight's Lunar Eclipse
Observers watching the eclipsed Moon with binoculars in northeastern North America on March 3, 2007, wiill see a 5th-magnitude star wink out.
The Revival of Amateur Spectroscopy
It has never been easier to explore the fascinating world of astronomical spectroscopy with backyard telescopes.
You May Already Have a Supernova Detector
Whether you scan the heavens with your eyes, a film camera, or a CCD chip, you've probably got what it takes to find the next galactic supernova.
A Field Guide to Supernova Spectra
With this kit, you're ready to identify stars that explode.
History of Pro-Am Collaboration
Despite decades of observing in relative isolation from one another, professional and amateur astronomers began to come together in the 1980s.
Reporting and Validating a Nearby Supernova
The next time a massive star explodes in the Milky Way, it will cause a mad scramble among amateur and professional astronomers.
Finding the Next Nearby Supernova
Somewhere in our galaxy a time bomb is ticking down. When the next supernova blows up, will you be ready?
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Results of Nearby-Supernova AstroAlert Test
Our February 2003 AstroAlert test went very well. Here we report on what we learned, thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of the test's participants.
TEST - Possible Galactic Supernova!
In February 2003, Sky & Telescope and the SuperNova Early Warning System (SNEWS) conducted a test of the AstroAlert system. Here's what it looked like.
