StarDate Magazine

StarDate magazine keeps you in touch with the universe with detailed skywatching information, in-depth features, the latest astronomy news, and more. Six issues per year, including the Sky Almanac issue in January! Subscribe today!

Scorching Giants

by Jasmin Fox-Skelly

This issue highlights the hundreds of massive planets orbiting exceptionally close to their stars. We’ll also have all the latest astronomy news, a comprehensive two-month stargazing guide for the months of November and December, detailed skycharts, and answers to your astronomy questions from our science guru Merlin.

“Hot Times on Giant Planets”

by Jasmin Fox-Skelly


“Message to the Stars”

by Marc G. Ratcliff

The two brightest points of light in the night dominate opposite sides of the sky in early evening—Venus, the Evening Star, on the western side, and Jupiter, the second brightest, on the eastern side. Orion, Gemini, and other prominent constellations of winter begin their climb into the evening.

  • Living Up the Winter Sun
  • How About a Trail of Freeze-Dried Orange Drink
  • Listen Up!
  • Turning Out the Lights
  • Stellar Feedback
  • Uncovering Volcanic Secrets
  • A Second Chase at Space
  • Jetting Across the Universe
  • Road Trips

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In the November/December 2024 issue, Merlin answers questions about Mars, Jupiter, and orbiting speeds around earth.

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