It’s Sunday night and I am sitting here absolutely, completely, utterly exhausted. And I know that many of the 4,000+ people who attended the Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) this year are feeling exactly the same way. What a glorious time we all...

Wow. What a day. Where do I even begin? The 2012 version of the Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF), the largest telescope show and expo in the United States, kicked off with a bang. Several hundred people were inside the Eugene C. Levy Fieldhouse...

The second day of NEAIC, the East Coast’s largest conference for astroimagers, went off perfectly and without a hitch. The meeting started early and featured a magnificently detailed, two-hour-long presentation by Philippine skyshooter Chris...

The first day of the Northeast Astro Imaging Conference (NEAIC) started off with a bang as conference organizer Bob Moore greeted the first of some 270 amateur astronomers registered for the event. His daughter, Caroline Moore, who in 2008 at age 14 became...

Tomorrow I’ll leave for the Northeast Astro Imaging Conference (NEAIC), which is being held on Thursday and Friday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Suffern, New York. I’ll be blogging about this largest annual meeting for...

If you’re in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this week, I strongly encourage you to participate in the annual Philadelphia Science Festival , which began on Friday and lasts through the coming weekend. Astronomy magazine and the Astronomy Foundation...

A message sent out yesterday from Celestron’s Chief Executive Officer, Joe Lupica, announced a reorganized leadership structure at the largest telescope manufacturer in the United States. “I am proud to say the last three years have been record...

I’ve known Tammy Kohl for many years — practically from the time I moved up to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1982. She was the girlfriend of a friend at the time, and subsequently became a devoted jewelry artist in Chicago, Illinois, who has never...

We’re just a week away from the Northeast Astro-Imaging Conference (NEAIC), which occurs April 26–27 in Suffern, New York (at the Crowne Plaza Conference Center). A two-day event held prior to the Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF), the world’s...

I’ll be sharing the history of the magazine from time to time, a little at a time, in this blog. It’s a fascinating story that has witnessed astronomy grow in leaps and bounds as our understanding of the cosmos has deepened. And you can capture...

On April 27, 2012, Philadelphia will be looking toward the stars! Astronomy Night during the Philadelphia Science Festival will feature more than 22 star parties, taking place at universities, museums, recreation and community centers, and even two burial...

Connecticut amateur astronomer Bob Crelin is a clever fellow. He’s an inventor, designer, musician, skygazer, and more — and you may know some of his products. His Moon Gazer’s Wheel is a nice device for novice Moon watchers, and one...

I’ll be sharing the history of the magazine from time to time, a little at a time, in this blog. It’s a fascinating story that has witnessed astronomy grow in leaps and bounds as our understanding of the cosmos has deepened. And you can capture...

The astronomy world’s own rock ‘n’ roll and blues band, consisting of members from the staff of Astronomy magazine and its publisher, is set to play as entertainment for ALCon 2012. On Saturday, July 7, the band will rock it out for...

Do you remember the first time you looked at the night sky? What hooked you on astronomy? Share your passion for the sky with children, teens, families, and adults alike! On April 27, 2012, Philadelphia will be looking toward the stars! Astronomy Night...

Interested in a luxurious property under dark skies in southwestern New Mexico? Steve Cullen, formerly the president of LightBuckets, is selling his house, ranch, and observatory complex near Rodeo, New Mexico. It consists of 183 acres, a 5,500-square...

I’m sure many of you are enjoying the beautiful conjunction between Venus and the Pleiades star cluster (M45) in Taurus happening these days. Friends and superb astroimagers Imelda Joson and Edwin Aguirre captured the view from their driveway in...

A short time ago, I acquired a beautiful new microscope, and I’ve been having lots of fun with it. I plan on sharing quite a few things I’ll do with it over the coming months. I’ve had a variety of microscopes over the years, several...