After several good nights of observing — and several days of excellent talks, along with visiting with friends — the 2012 Winter Star Party (WSP) has come to a close. The closing event on Friday, February 25, was an announcement of astrophotography...

The 2012 Winter Star Party (WSP) is underway in the Florida Keys! For many of us, the WSP is an annual pilgrimage. The skies can be exquisite, talks excellent, and vendors tempting, but for many of us it is also a chance to relax for a week, renew old...

With the arrival of winter and the bustle of the holidays, it’s no wonder most astronomy clubs have entered a hibernation phase with regards to public events. But, to kick off our 2012 updates about Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe...

I’m pleased to announce that Astronomy magazine’s website, Astronomy.com, was selected by Homeschool.com as one of its “Top 100 Educational Websites of 2012.” Every year, Homeschool.com asks its “product testers” to...

Quick, picture a scientist. Imagine as many details as you can, including surrounding details. What did you think of? Was it an older white guy wearing a white lab coat in a white-walled room? Perhaps he also held test tubes brimming with colorful...

Attention everyone 17 and under! With less than two weeks until the deadline for Astronomy magazine’s 2012 Youth Essay Contest, I wanted to make sure everyone knows about this great opportunity. It’s your time to tell Astronomy magazine...