SUNSET: 
What Can You See Through Baade's Window?
Cobwebs of cosmic dust limit how far we can see into the Milky Way's hub, but Baade's Window offers a rare glimpse into the stellar riches that await us there.
See Pluto in 2015
It’s been a fantastic year for Pluto, and it’s only going to get more so. What better time to make your first (or second!) attempt at spotting the dwarf planet? Read on for a few tips to help you locate this dim object in the summer sky.
Stargazer's Corner: Adventures Under the Night Sky
Observing at the Diffraction Limit
Scientists at the Magellan Telescope grabbed the opportunity to observe crystal clear stars with one of the world's most sophisticated optics systems.
Uranus and Neptune in 2015
This article gives directions for finding Uranus and Neptune from June 2015 through March 2016.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 5 – 13
Daily sky events among the ever-changing Moon, planets and stars, from Sky & Telescope magazine.
On the Move with Barnard's Star and 61 Cygni
Stars may appear static, but they're on the move. Put these two speed demons on your observing list this summer. When you return in a year or two, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Stargazer's Corner: Adventures Under the Night Sky
Astronomers Observe Rare Stellar Eclipse
Amateur observers helped reveal a rare eclipse of a close stellar pair known as b Persei by a third companion star.
Tour June's Sky: An Epic Planet Pairing
Watch as the two brightest planets — Venus and Jupiter — edge closer together and culminate on June 30th with a dramatically close pairing.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 29 – June 6
Daily sky events among the ever-changing Moon, planets and stars, from Sky & Telescope magazine.
Will We Still Recognize the Sky in 27,800 AD?
With Arcturus as our touchstone, we set off in a virtual time machine to visit the sky of the distant future.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 22 – 30
Daily sky events among the ever-changing Moon, planets and stars, from Sky & Telescope magazine.
Stargazer's Corner: Adventures Under the Night Sky
Star Party Season Has Begun!
It’s time to get away from all those city lights and gather together to share in the secrets of the universe.
Splashy Saturn At Its Best and Brightest
Saturn reaches opposition this week, offering the best view of it we've had in years. This guide will help you explore the ringed planet's many charms.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 15 – 23
Daily sky events among the ever-changing Moon, planets and stars, from Sky & Telescope magazine.
Visit Venus in Its Darkest Hour
Keep your eye on the prize in the western sky. Venus sets exceptionally late this month, presenting skywatchers with several unusual observing opportunities.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 8 – 16
Daily sky events among the ever-changing Moon, planets and stars, from Sky & Telescope magazine.
Big Sunspot Group Now in View
For sunwatchers who've been disappointed by this weak solar maximum, Active Region 2339 offers something to cheer about.
Do We Have Pieces of Pallas on Earth?
Chips of Pallas grace meteorite collections around the world. See where they all came from when the asteroid reaches opposition this spring.
Tour May's Sky: Planet Trifecta
The three brightest planets — Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn — grace our evening skies this month. Elusive Mercury makes a brief appearance too!
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 1 – 9
Daily sky events among the ever-changing Moon, planets and stars, from Sky & Telescope magazine.
