In this issue's Binocular Highlights column I describe one of the very finest bino fields in the entire sky: the False Comet in Scorpius. Although it can be seen from mid-northern latitudes, it only gets more spectacular the farther south you travel.
So you wanna make a telescope, but you’re just not sure how to get started? In this month's Telescope Workshop column I offer some practical advice that should ease your entry into the wonderful world of telescope making.
To find out what else is in the issue, visit S&T’s web site, www.SkyandTelescope.com.
Happy reading — and as always, your comments, questions, and suggestions are welcomed.
Gary