News From “Sky & Telescope” Magazine
Sky & Telescope is a monthly American magazine that covers amateur and professional astronomy.
it was created in 1941 by merging two older publications, The Sky and The Telescope.
It’s written for informed astronomy hobbyists, astrophotographers, and professional scientists – users on Cloudy Nights generally agree that it caters to more advanced amateur astronomers with a heavier lean toward deep science compared to other mainstream astronomy periodicals.
Scientists Found a Potential Dark Matter Particle — What Happens Now?
2026-09-11 19:10
Sky & Telescope
The recent detection from the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment could point to “heavy” dark matter. The post Scientists Found a Potential Dark Matter Particle — What Happens Now? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 11 – 20
2026-09-11 08:25
Sky & Telescope
Very low after sunset, the crescent Moon steps past Venus from Sunday to Monday. A couple days later, it steps past higher Antares. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 11 – 20...
Webb Telescope Discovers Surprising Changes in an Asteroid’s Rings
2026-09-10 17:19
Sky & Telescope
Painstaking observations have revealed unexpected evolution in the rings around Chariklo, a tiny outer-solar-system object. The post Webb Telescope Discovers Surprising Changes in an Asteroid’s Rings appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
John Wagoner: Master Observing-List Builder, Salesman for the Stars
2026-09-08 14:24
Sky & Telescope
Every astronomy club, if it’s lucky, counts among its members one who is fired with a life purpose of bringing the night sky to everyone. In the Texas Astronomical Society, that member was John Wagoner....
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 4 – 13
2026-09-04 09:02
Sky & Telescope
Venus is sinking down and away. The Sagittarius Teapot pours out its tea as summer nears its end. Saturn rises around nightfall and climbs high as night grows late. The post This Week's Sky at...
Gaps in Stellar Streams May be Common — and Not a Sign of Dark Matter
2026-09-03 12:00
Sky & Telescope
Astronomers once thought dark matter clumps had torn their way through long lines of stars — now, a new study shows that gaps in such stellar streams can arise even without dark matter. The post...
Tuesday's Daytime Jupiter Occultation a Warm-Up for the "Big One"
2026-09-02 17:21
Sky & Telescope
A daytime occultation to whet your appetite for next month's spectacular show. The post Tuesday's Daytime Jupiter Occultation a Warm-Up for the "Big One" appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
I Spy the Moon
2026-09-02 12:00
Sky & Telescope
Tracking the phase, moonrise, and nightly position of the Moon can help give a tempo to life and its seasons. The post I Spy the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
September Podcast: Vega & Its Vicinity
2026-09-01 14:36
Sky & Telescope
This episode takes you on a tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during September. First, we’ll check out this month’s equinox and Harvest Moon; then we’ll track down the bright planets,...
Star Feels Spin of Milky Way’s Black Hole
2026-08-31 11:00
Sky & Telescope
The fastest known star in our galaxy comes so close to Sgr A* that the black hole’s rotation may pull it off course, enabling a first-of-its-kind detection. The post Star Feels Spin of Milky Way’s...