Australian Sky & Telescope

Australian Sky & Telescope is a world-class magazine about the science and hobby of astronomy. Combining the formidable worldwide resources of its venerable parent magazine with the talents of the best science writers and photographers in Australia, Australian Sky & Telescope is

Going all deep and meaningful

Australian Sky & Telescope

Fomalhaut's planet-forming disk revealed

Distorted galaxy hints at nature of dark matter

IN BRIEF

Mini-Neptune reveals (some of) its secrets

New moon discoveries put Saturn in the lead

Solar activity ramps up but solar cycle still weak

Star caught swallowing a planet

The epicycle and the equant • When orbital theory was going ’round in circles.

DAWN of the Milky Way • New observations are unveiling the earliest epochs of our galaxy.

THE ALUMINIUM CLOCK

Shake, rattle and roll • Conquered by dust, the Insight lander has ended its mission after giving us an unprecedented look at seismic activity on the Red Planet.

Williamina Fleming's deep sky discoveries • From housekeeper to cataloguer of myriad stellar spectra, Williamina Fleming continues to inspire.

Snagging Planetary Nebulae

E. E. Barnard and his Milky Way masterpiece • One hundred years ago, one of America’s most famous and beloved astronomers passed away having written his name across the skies.

THE STRANGE ODYSSEY OF THE BRUCE ASTROGRAPH

Hooray for Herman's Cross

USING THE STAR CHART

Southern Scorpius • Some of the celestial Scorpion’s finest sights.

VISTAS

Two planets to observe at opposition • Saturn and Neptune will be a contrast in appearance in August and September.

Catching the tail end • We’re entering two transition months for meteor showers.

Comets on the rise • New and old cometary targets for spring 2023.

The view through the window • W Sagittarii sits right in front of a deep galactic ‘hole’.

Saturn at Opposition

Neptune at Opposition

A deep dive into NGC 6822 • Witness the glories of Barnard’s Galaxy.

More suspense at Saturn • Do recent observations herald the return of ring spokes?

Mapping the geologic Moon • New lunar map resources can enhance your lunar understanding.

One-dimensional apodising mask • Try this simple mask design to see uneven double stars.

Which way is up?

The RST-135 weightless mount • This strain-wave telescope mount is great for both casual observing and serious astrophotography.

Toward lunar observatories • BACK TO THE MOON: The Next Giant Leap for Humankind

NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Fold your Dob in half • Here’s a practical solution for portability and storage.

Long time coming • Planetary exploration can take up a large portion of one’s life.

READERS' GALLERY

Seejubg canals on Mars • Using Percival Lowell’s 60cm refractor, could the author see what the astronomer saw?