The Cosmic Web, Comet Highway, and First Deep-Sky Atlas
In the January 2022 issue of Sky & Telescope, we discuss what to look for when purchasing a lens for astrophotography. Unfortunately, we can’t take images sharp enough to spot the hidden filaments that connect galaxies using our new lenses. But professional telescopes are gradually revealing hints of these intriguing structures. While, astronomers have known about the cosmic web for years, they haven’t been able to observe it until now. If you’re up for a celestial challenge within range of amateur scopes, this issue has an observing scavenger hunt to test your deep-sky knowledge. We’re also diving into deep-sky history, specifically atlases. We sifted through antique star atlases to find the oldest one that can still help observers find deep-sky objects today.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
A region between Jupiter and Neptune serves as the on-ramp for icy bodies entering the inner solar system.
By Kat Volk
Transform your observing sessions by adding a new sense of adventure.
By Ted Forte
Choosing the Best Lenses for Nightscapes
When nightscape photos fall short of expectations, chances are the problem is the lens.
By Alan Dyer
Astronomers are slowly mapping the long-hidden filaments that connect galaxies.
By Govert Schilling
Can a classic star atlas still work for modern observers?
By Ray Harris
Beyond the Printed Page:
Enjoy this interactive map of the Perseus-Taurus superbubble.
Call for Observers: Centaur 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann
Help astronomers catch outbursts from this comet.
Use the DeTeCt app to scrutinize your videos of Jupiter for potential impact flashes.
Find the dates of Algol’s next eight minima using Sky & Telescope’s Minima of Algol observing tool.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
The nearest open cluster is a naked-eye delight.
By Fred Schaaf
January has a bite to it, but you can bite back by checking out a periodic comet.
By Bob King
Monitor Jupiter for Planet Strikes
Amateurs keep catching objects hitting Jupiter, and you can, too.
By Thomas A. Dobbins
Have a cool time touring the Leaping Minnow region of southern Auriga.
By Ken Hewitt-White
Table of Contents
See what else January's issue has to offer.
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