SUNSET: 
Tour December's Sky! | November 26th, 2009
After listening to this podcast, you'll have no trouble spotting Jupiter, Orion, the Pleiades star cluster, and much more in the evening sky! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (7.3MB MP3 download: running time: 8m 00s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for December 2009
After listening to this podcast, you'll have no trouble spotting Jupiter, Orion, the Pleiades star cluster, and much more in the evening! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (7.3MB MP3 download: running time: 8m 00s)
Sky at a Glance | November 20th, 2009
Jupiter, highest in the south at dusk now, continues its busy telescopic activity. Venus is disappearing low in the dawn, but thin-ringed Saturn is rising ever higher before the dawn into good telescopic view.
Sky at a Glance | November 6th, 2009
Orion is making its evening appearance. Jupiter, now highest in the south at dusk, is full of busy activity. And at dawn, Spica (and Saturn high above it) are moving higher while Venus sinks lower.
Sky at a Glance | October 30th, 2009
More mutual events among Jupiter's moons, Mars crossing the Beehive, and the Moon grazing the Pleiades highlight the night sky this week.
Tour November's Sky! | October 29th, 2009
With the return of standard time in the Northern Hemisphere, evenings arrive much sooner than they did just a few weeks ago. That makes it a snap to get in some quick stargazing before dinnertime.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for November 2009
With the return of standard time in the Northern Hemisphere, evenings arrive much sooner than they did just a few weeks ago. That makes it a snap to get in some quick stargazing before dinnertime. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 27s)
Sky at a Glance | October 23rd, 2009
With Halloween approaching, it's the season for the annual Ghost of Summer Suns. This week also sees a busy schedule of mutual events among Jupiter's moons. And in the early-morning hours, fiery Mars is approaching the Beehive.
Digging Deep in M33
The Triangulum Galaxy shows more detail through backyard telescopes than any other galaxies except the Magellanic Clouds and our own home, the Milky Way. But M33's treasures don't just jump out and grab your eye. To see them, you need dark skies, patience . . . and this guide from the December 2004 issue of Sky & Telescope.
Sky at a Glance | October 16th, 2009
The waxing crescent Moon emerges from the sunset this week. But Jupiter, king of the gods and king of the planets, is also the king target for backyard telescope users these evenings, with lots going on.
Sky at a Glance | October 9th, 2009
Jupiter is a hub of backyard-telescope activity after dark. And Venus, Mercury, and Saturn dance at dawn.
Sky at a Glance | October 2nd, 2009
Venus, Mercury, and Saturn dance at dawn this week. And get ready for the LCROSS impact on the Moon — whether you'll watch with a telescope, on TV, or on the web.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for October 2009
Jupiter is king of the evening sky, but three planets are giving it stiff competition for stargazers' attention in the east before dawn. This month's podcast has all the details! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 30s)
Tour October's Sky — By Ear and Eye!
Jupiter is king of the evening sky, but three planets are giving it stiff competition for stargazers' attention in the east before dawn. Sky & Telescope's monthly podcast has all the details!
Sky at a Glance | September 25th, 2009
The Moon waxes across the evening sky this week. Venus shines in the east at dawn, with challenging Mercury and Saturn coming into view below it.
Sky at a Glance | September 18th, 2009
Bright Venus and much fainter Regulus pair up closely on the morning of Sunday the 20th. Bring binoculars. And Jupiter dominates the evening sky, with its moons and bands awaiting your telescope.
Juno in the Spotlight
For the next few weeks, you have the opportunity to spot one of the first asteroids ever discovered.
Sky at a Glance | September 11th, 2009
The waning Moon passes Venus in the dawn this week, as Venus nears Regulus. Jupiter dominates the evening sky, awaiting your telescope.
Sky at a Glance | September 4th, 2009
Jupiter now dominates the evening sky, awaiting your telescope. In the dawn sky, the Moon meets tiny Mars.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for September 2009
Jupiter without any visible moons? Rare, but true! Download this podcast to find out where and when to look for that disappearing act — and other treats in the evening sky. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 15s)
