FEATURED ARTICLES |
Mysterious Travelers
Humans have been seeing comets for millennia, but we still have a lot more questions than answers.
By David Jewitt
The Comet ISON Story
With the most dramatic portion of Comet ISON's apparition almost upon us, questions remain about what we'll see.
By John E. Bortle
Dazzle or Dud?
When, where, and how to watch whatever Comet ISON becomes.
By Alan MacRobert
Exploring the Triangulum Galaxy
If you want to see a galaxy with beautiful spiral arms and a multitude of deep-sky treasures, it's hard to beat M33.
By Ted Forte
Dress for Stargazing Success
It's easy to stay toasty warm when it's cold outside.
By Chris Cook
Capturing Comets
Come home with a tropy of Comet ISON using these helpful techniques.
By Chris Cook
Naked-Eye Nova Shines in Delphinus
Professionals and amateurs are following Nova Delphini 2013.
By Robert Naeye
BEYOND THE PRINTED PAGE |
Updates on Comet ISON
Read the very latest news on Comet ISON's performance.
By Alan MacRobert
Secrets of High-Power Comet Observing
Here's what to look for before going to the eyepiece.
By Stephen James O'Meara
Digging Deep in M33
Treasures from the Triangulum Galaxy don't just jump out at you — you'll need dark skies, patience, and a good guide.
By Alan Whitman
Lunar Librations
Librations and other lunar data for December 2013
By Sean Walker
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE |
A Month for Bright Planets
Jupiter rises before Venus sets on December evenings.
By Fred Schaaf
The Moon and the Geminids
Rocks from a fried asteroid will streak through the mid-December moonlit sky.
By Alan MacRobert
Local Group Dwarf Galaxies
Observing nearby galaxies is always rewarding though often challenging.
By Sue French
Table of Contents
See what else December's issue has to offer.