Sky & Telescope
October 2020 issue | |
| Editor in Chief | Diana Hannikainen |
|---|---|
| Categories | Astronomy |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Total circulation | 62,234 (2020) |
| Founded | 1941 |
| First issue | November 1941 |
| Company | American Astronomical Society |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Language | English |
| Website | skyandtelescope |
| ISSN | 0037-6604 |
Sky & Telescope (S&T) is a monthly magazine covering all aspects of amateur and professional astronomy, including what to see in the sky tonight and new findings in astronomy. Other topics covered include:
- observing guides for planets, galaxies, star clusters, and other objects visible in the night sky
- reviews of telescopes and other astronomical equipment, books, and software
- events in the amateur astronomy community
- amateur telescope making
- astrophotography
The articles are intended for the informed lay reader and include detailed discussions of current discoveries, frequently by participating scientists. The magazine is illustrated in full color, with both amateur and professional photography of celestial sights, as well as tables and charts of upcoming celestial events.