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.

Roman's revolution

Astro Letters

Journey to the galactic center • Euclid paves the way for exoplanet finds.

Hot Bytes

Giant supercluster mapped behind the Milky Way • Radio observations reveal the extent of a major structure shaping galaxy motion in the local universe.

Quick Takes

Astronomers spot first supernovae siblings

X-ray mystery near Milky Way's heart

Dozens of dust devils

The roasted planet heats up

How Roman will unlock the universe • This next-generation space telescope will blow past its predecessors to answer questions about everything from stars and planets to dark matter and dark energy.

How Mars' largest rivers shaped the planet • Sixteen newly identified drainage systems suggest ancient habitable environments were widespread.

October 2026: Saturn at opposition • THE SOLAR SYSTEM’S CHANGING LANDSCAPE AS IT APPEARS IN EARTH’S SKY.

Rising Moon: A striking glance

Meteor Watch: Outlast the Moon

Star Dome: October 2026

Paths of the Planets: October 2026

Comet Search: It's a two-fer tonight

Locating Asteroids: Back on easy street -- mostly

Orion's star factory • JWST focuses on the colorful outflows from young protostars in Orion the Hunter.

Jupiter and the Moon play hide-and-seek • A crescent Moon occulting our solar system’s largest planet is a rare and brilliant sight.

Our 16th annual Star Products • Each year, new astronomy equipment reflects advances in technology and the evolving ways observers engage with the night sky. Traditional designs such as Dobsonian reflectors and apochromatic refractors continue to deliver dependable performance, while smart telescopes and integrated imaging systems are expanding access to astrophotography. Portability remains a central theme, as compact optical tubes, lightweight mounts, and modular systems allow observers to assemble capable setups for backyard use, outreach, or travel to darker skies. At the same time, experienced amateurs continue to seek specialized equipment, from fast astrographs to refined accessories that enhance performance. The 35 products highlighted here reflect this diversity, representing some of the most interesting and capable creations available today.

Understanding celestial coordinates • Astronomers have a useful system for finding objects in the sky.

Advertiser Index

Ask Astro • Astronomy’s experts from around the globe answer your cosmic questions.

Reader Gallery

Breakthrough: The universe comes into focus

December 2026: Saturn rules the evening sky

Star Dome: December 2026

Astronomy