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 a magazine produced specifically for the Southern Hemisphere’s astronomers.

Dreaming of clear skies

Australian Sky & Telescope

Lost moon could solve Saturn's ring riddles

Asteroid Bennu almost swallowed spacecraft whole

Dark matter remains elusive — for now

Black hole lurks in Large Magellanic Cloud

Where did the first quasars come from?

IN BRIEF

India carries the torch • Indian astronomy helped set the scene for later developments that we now take for granted.

Webb dazzles with new views • The James Webb Space Telescope has provided its first views of the Orion and Tarantula nebulae.

Stellar showcase

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE • How far away are the objects we see in the universe?

Star Huggers • Astronomers have found a baffling variety of gas giants in close orbits around their host stars. What are these worlds telling us about planet formation?

Martian flares redux? • Observers have a chance to see a rare phenomenon for the second time this century.

Astronomical ambrosia • A two-year COVID-induced pause whetted appetites for this year's return of the Queensland Astrofest.

Jurassic Ark

Sending astronauts to Venus • Crazy as it might seem, it's a logical and thrilling prospect.

The best time to see Mars • The Red Planet will rise and shine at opposition in December.

A case of meteors galore • Six showers to see in November and December.

Date with destiny in December • The long-awaited perihelion of comet C/2017 K2 is almost here.

Visual observing in the 21st century • Amateurs’ observations are still sought by professional astronomers.

Within Ancient Thebit • The Straight Wall isn't a single, continuous feature.

The opposition of Mars • Get up close and personal with the Red Planet.

2022's lunar eclipse • November's total lunar eclipse will be visible across Australasia.

Uranus at opposition

Observing the finest emission nebulae • This curated selection includes some of the most striking targets the night sky has to offer.

Beyond your camera's kit lens • Go wide or go deep — the sky's the limit when it comes to choosing a second lens.

NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE

How did we get the constellations?

Sky-Watcher's Evolux 82ED refractor • We test one of a new series of entry-level apochromatic refractors.

Two exquisitely tiny telescopes • Hisayuki Uto creates a blend of art and functionality.

Reflecting on the night sky • Simultaneous astrofests on either side of the continent.

Paul Curnow

READERS’ GALLERY

Missing a magazine? • Limited copies of the last 12 months’ back issues are available. Only $9.50 per copy + $3 P&H. Grab yours before they go!

A telescope for the times • After 40 years, a new scope reconnects the author with the skies — and with people on Earth.