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.
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This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 23 – November 1
2026-10-23 08:21
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The Moon lights the way to Saturn 3,300 times farther behind it. Then the Moon befriends the Pleiades. The Ghost of Summer Suns arrives for Halloween. The Dipper lies low. The post This Week's Sky...
A Chartreuse White Dwarf Shows Some Stars Really Are Green
2026-10-21 12:00
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The stars in our galaxy come in a beautiful assortment of colors. We see supergiants such as Betelgeuse that have a warm red glow, and others like Rigel that shine […] The post A Chartreuse...
Japan Launches the Martian Moons Exploration Mission
2026-10-20 02:01
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A two-stage, H3-24L rocket lit up the predawn skies over Tanegashima Space Center on the southern tip of Japan early on Tuesday, October 20th (3:41 p.m. EDT on October 19th), […] The post Japan Launches...
Webb and Spitzer Telescopes Explore the Planets That Never Were
2026-10-19 12:00
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Planetesimal wrecks are raging around distant stars. With the Webb and Spitzer Space Telescopes, astronomers are learning what that looks like. The post Webb and Spitzer Telescopes Explore the Planets That Never Were appeared first...
Chile’s Light-Pollution Standard Takes Full Effect
2026-10-16 18:35
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The South American country, which hosts some of the world’s major astronomical observatories, promises to protect its night skies, from the Atacama Desert to Tierra del Fuego. The post Chile’s Light-Pollution Standard Takes Full Effect...
This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 16 – 25
2026-10-16 09:16
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Tonight the Moon's in the Teapot. High in early dawn, Mars stands over Jupiter while Regulus twinkles below. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 16 – 25 appeared first on Sky &...
A Cloud Forms Spontaneously Over a Mountain on Mars — Here’s Why
2026-10-15 18:25
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This curious cloud requires no solid particles to seed its formation — a theoretical phenomenon that's never been observed until now. The post A Cloud Forms Spontaneously Over a Mountain on Mars — Here’s Why...
Rise Early on October 22nd for the Orionid Meteor Shower
2026-10-14 15:42
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The Moon bugs out just in time to enjoy the peak of the Orionids, which trace their origin to Halley's Comet. The post Rise Early on October 22nd for the Orionid Meteor Shower appeared first...
NASA Initiative to Study the Moon's Environment
2026-10-13 14:58
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NASA announced three new scientific payloads that will head to the Moon to better understand lunar hazards and resources. The post NASA Initiative to Study the Moon's Environment appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
The Solar System Has a New Life Expectancy, and It’s a Billion Times Shorter
2026-10-12 17:00
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New simulations suggest that the planets' orbits will destabilize well before the Sun expands into its red giant phase. The post The Solar System Has a New Life Expectancy, and It’s a Billion Times Shorter...