Astronomy

The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each monthly issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in a user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level.

First Light

What’s Online

JWST Stares Down the Lion

Astro Letters

Astronomy Magazine’s 2026 Astrophotography Contest

Meet the Winners

December 2026: Satellites in Action

Meteor Watch

Rising Moon

Locating Asteroids

Comet Search

Star Dome: December 2026 • This map portrays the sky as seen near 35° north latitude. Located inside the border are the cardinal directions and their intermediate points. To find stars, hold the map overhead and orient it so one of the labels matches the direction you’re facing. The stars above the map’s horizon now match what’s in the sky.

Paths of the Planets: December 2026

Astronomers Catch ‘Galaxy-Killing’ Wind in the Act • The early universe is littered with galaxies that are no longer forming stars. Their own early growth may hold a clue to their deaths.

An Atmosphere on a Rocky, Habitable World • Helium escaping LHS 1140 b strengthens the case that the planet could support life.

Look-Back Time • Revisit some of our past contest winners — and see how astrophotography technology has changed.

Ejected Planetary Systems

Martian Meteors

More Than Meets the Eye • Seth Shostak’s mapping of hydrogen gas helped confirm decades-old evidence for dark matter.

Building a Travel Imaging Rig • The right equipment will ensure your journey to dark skies is successful.

New Products

When Doves Pass By

Astronomy’s 2027 Guide to the Night Sky • SPECIAL PULL-OUT SECTION

Winter Sky and Spring Sky

Summer Sky and Autumn Sky

Rise & Set

February 2027: Mars and Jupiter at their best • February 2027

Star Dome: February 2027 • This map portrays the sky as seen near 30° south latitude. Located inside the border are the cardinal directions and their intermediate points. To find stars, hold the map overhead and orient it so one of the labels matches the direction you’re facing. The stars above the map’s horizon now match what’s in the sky.

Astronomy