Sky & Telescope

Sky & Telescope (S&T) is one of the world's leading astronomy magazines, founded in 1941 by Charles A. Federer Jr. and Helen Spence Federer. It serves both amateur and professional astronomers with a mix of breaking astronomy news, observing guides, celestial event coverage, and reviews of astronomy equipment. The brand encompasses a print magazine, a comprehensive website (skyandtelescope.org), digital editions, podcasts, and subscriber services. Its editorial staff are largely amateur or professional astronomers, and many have been honored with asteroids named after them. In July 2019, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) purchased the Sky & Telescope line of businesses, making S&T part of a non-profit scientific society. The magazine is published in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and maintains a strong presence at trade shows, star parties, and club meetings. S&T's content includes regular columns such as "This Week's Sky at a Glance," the "Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast," and in-depth feature articles on observing, history, and the astronomical community. It is widely regarded as an essential guide to astronomy, offering subscription options for individuals, clubs, and gift recipients, as well as digital access and back issues.

Sky & Telescope was founded in 1941 by Charles A. Federer Jr. and Helen Spence Federer. From its inception, the magazine aimed to serve the amateur astronomy community while also covering professional astronomical research. Over the decades, it built a reputation as one of the most authoritative and widely read astronomy publications in the world. Its editors have included many distinguished amateur and professional astronomers, several of whom have had asteroids named in their honor. The magazine expanded its reach through a comprehensive website, digital editions, and podcasts. On July 3, 2019, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) purchased the Sky & Telescope line of businesses, ensuring the magazine's continuation under a non-profit scientific society. The AAS, founded in 1899, is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America. Under AAS ownership, Sky & Telescope continues to publish from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and remains a vital resource for astronomy enthusiasts globally.

• 2019

  American Astronomical Society (AAS) purchased the Sky & Telescope line of businesses on July 3, 2019

• 1941

  Founded by Charles A. Federer Jr. and Helen Spence Federer

Essential guide to astronomy for amateur and professional astronomers, combining news, observing resources, and equipment reviews.

• Sky & Telescope magazine

  Print and digital magazine covering astronomy news, observing, and equipment reviews.

• skyandtelescope.org

  Website with daily news, observing guides, podcasts, and subscriber services.

• Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

  Monthly podcast highlighting celestial events.

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