Sky & Telescope |

facebooktwitteryoutubegoogle plusrss
RegisterLog In

Navigate

  • Home
  • News
    • News Home
    • Astrobiology
    • Astronomy and Society
    • Black Holes
    • Cosmology
    • Exoplanets
    • Galaxies
    • History and Sky Lore
    • Milky Way
    • Observing News
    • People, Places, and Events
    • Professional Telescopes
    • Science and Space Policy
    • Solar System
    • Spacecraft and Space Missions
    • Stellar Science
  • Observing
    • Observing Home
    • Observing News
    • This Week’s Sky at a Glance
    • Interactive Tools
    • Celestial Objects to Observe
    • Observing Projects
    • Sky Tour Podcasts
    • Sky & Tel Apps
    • Astronomy for Beginners
  • Equipment
    • Equipment Home
    • Choosing Equipment
      • Telescopes
      • Binoculars
      • All Equipment
    • New Product Showcase
    • Product Videos
    • Do It Yourself
    • Supplier Directories
    • MarketPlace Classifieds
  • Resources & Education
    • Resources & Education Home
    • Astronomy for Beginners
      • Learn the Sky
      • Astronomy Terms
      • Telescopes and More
    • Interactive Tools
    • Astrophotography Tips
    • Online Classes
  • Community
    • Community Home
    • Clubs & Organizations
      • Submit Your Club
    • Events Calendar
      • Submit Your Event
    • Astronomy Travel
    • Get Involved
      • Saving Dark Skies
      • Citizen Science
      • Pro-Am Collaboration
  • Multimedia
    • Multimedia Home
    • Photo Gallery
      • Editor’s Choice Archive
      • Share Your Photos
    • Sky Tour Podcasts
    • Videos
      • Premium Tutorials
      • SkyWeek TV Archive
      • Stargazing Tips
      • Interviews & Excerpts
      • Product Videos
  • S&T TV
    • Astronomy Tutorials
    • SkyWeek TV Archive
  • Subscribe
    • Print + Digital
    • Digital Only
    • Gift Subscription
    • Renew
    • Subscriber Services
    • Email Newsletter
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue Highlights
    • Current Digital Issue
    • Index of Previous Issues
    • Beautiful Universe 2015
    • SkyWatch 2015
    • Subscribe
  • Shop
    • Shop@Sky
    • Maps & Globes
    • Test Reports
    • Mobile Apps
      • SkyWeek Plus
      • JupiterMoons
      • SaturnMoons

FREE eBOOK

Astrophotography

Download Your Free Astrophotography Primer Now from Sky & Telescope!

Geysers on Enceladus
Microbes and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Courtesy of The Kavli Foundation, Sky & Telescope is featuring an in-depth Q&A with two astrobiologists on the search for extraterrestrial life.
Comet Spotting in 2015
Bright Comet Prospects for 2015
Has Comet Q2 Lovejoy stoked you to see more of these celestial travelers? We look into the crystal ball to see what's coming in 2015.
Comet 67P's terrain types
Rosetta Reveals Much About Comet 67P
Since Rosetta arrived at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko last August, ESA scientists have used the craft's 11 experiments to scrutinize every nook and cranny of the remarkable two-lobed nucleus.
How To Spot Comet Lovejoy Tonight
How To Spot Comet Lovejoy Tonight
Comet Lovejoy has entered its best two weeks for skywatchers, glowing at 4th magnitude in a dark early-evening sky.

This Week’s Sky At a Glance

  • Sky at a Glance logo

    This Week’s Sky at a Glance, January 23 – 31

More This Week's Sky

Astronomy News

  • Bright Comet Prospects for 2015
  • Where To See Comet Lovejoy Tonight
  • Rosetta Reveals Much About Comet 67P
  • Mountain-size Asteroid Glides Past Earth
  • Do Atmospheres Spin Worlds to Habitability?
  • Rare Triple Shadow Transit Not to Miss!
More Astronomy News

Explore the Night with Bob King

  • Bright Comet Prospects for 2015
  • Rare Triple Shadow Transit Not to Miss!
  • Are You Game for a Dawn Conjunction?
  • A Visit to the Sky’s North Pole
  • What Makes Moonlight Special?
  • Have a Sirius-ly Scintillating Holiday!
More Posts from Bob King

Let’s Go Stargazing!

Getting Started in Astronomy
Begin Your Journey Here

Editor’s Pick

  • 2015-01-20_54bee11f15308_CometLovejoy.jpg

    Comet Lovejoy

More Editor's Picks

New Product Showcase

  • NPS_Meade_Eyepieces

    Meade’s Series 5000 Mega Wide Angle Eyepieces

More New Products

Featured Product from Shop@Sky!

Buy Now!

Sky & Telescope's 2015 Observing Calendar

Plan for clear skies with our 2015 observing calendar! Each month features stunning astrophotography and sky scenes that illustrate the positions of the Moon and bright planets. Plus, keep track of important celestial events, such as eclipses, meteor showers, and conjunctions.

More Products

Current Issue Highlights

Sky & Telescope Magazine - March 2015 Issue
SUBSCRIBE

Table of Contents

  • App-Powered Astronomy

  • Explore Vesta
  • Jupiter's Moons Mutual Events
  • Lunar Librations
  • Download a copy of this issue!
View all S&T Magazine Issues

Upcoming Events

  1. Winter Star Party

    February 16 @ 12:00 pm - February 22 @ 10:00 am
    Big Pine Key FL United States

  2. Texas Star Party

    May 10 - May 17
    Fort Davis TX United States

View More…

Sky Tour Podcasts

  • Pleiades Cluster (Seven Sisters)

    Tour January’s Sky: The Pleiades

More Podcasts

Interactive Observing Tools

  • Interactive Observing Tools

More Interactive Observing Tools

Sky & Telescope Mobile Apps

Use S&T's JupiterMoons app to track the celestial dance of the Galilean moons!
View All S&T Apps

About S&T

About Us Meet the Staff Job Opportunities Australian Edition Shop @ Sky

For Contributors

Writing for S&T Image Submission FAQ Tips for Submitting Images

For Media

S&T Press Releases Press Release Archives

For Advertisers

MarketPlace Advertising Information Contact Advertising

Customer Service

Subscriber Services Contact Us Help
Sky & Telescope | Astronomy News, Tools & Resources

Sky & Telescope Media, an F+W, Content + eCommerce Company
Copyright © F+W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy
Sky & Telescope, Night Sky, and SkyandTelescope.com are registered trademarks of F+W, a Content + eCommerce Company.