Astronomy and Stargazing Projects

More often than not observing the night sky brings a sense of pure wonder. With the realization that the light you see has traveled thousands of years before reaching your retina comes a humbling sensation, coupled with awe. But sometimes astronomy projects are just pure fun.

The editors at Sky & Telescope provide a range of astronomy projects great for a clear night or the classroom. We’ll teach you how to make your own sundial — a surprisingly simple yet effective device. We’ll show you how to find the top 12 naked-eye variable stars. And we’ll help you hunt down 111 deep-sky wonders that you can return to from any sky.