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S&T: Craig Michael Utter
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Astronomy doesn’t have to be hard. If you simply want to make some sense of what’s overhead, learn a few new constellations, see the rings of Saturn through your telescope, and maybe track down a galaxy or two, no formal training is required. Rather, the essence of backyard stargazing is your own curiosity. Armed with that and a clear sky, the only other thing you need is a guide to show you the way.
That’s where this special section of our website comes in. The editors of Sky & Telescope have carefully assembled a selection of articles designed to give your skywatching a jump-start. All the articles indexed below are written in clear, easy-to-understand language for stargazers of all ages. As spring blends into summer, the urge to head outdoors after sunset and savor the balmy evening air can be hard to resist. Our senses are heightened, attuned to the sounds and smells around us. It’s an exciting time of year. And there’s always something interesting going on in the night sky. So why wait? Let’s go find something tonight!
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What’s Up Tonight?
What planets await as twilight fades? Where will the Moon be, and when will it be full? When's the next meteor shower? These questions and much more are answered inside.
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Learning the Sky
Can you locate the Big Dipper tonight? How about the constellation Hercules? Get your bearings so these patterns will become your roadmap to the stars.
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Family Fun
Make stargazing a family activity! Find and view the planets together, or spend an early morning watching a meteor shower.
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Tools for Stargazing
It's a whole new realm overhead when you use even a modest amount of optical aid on the Moon, planets, and stars.
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Help Desk
The resources in here will help you to turn your interest in astronomy into a greater understanding of the cosmos.
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