Sky & Telescope is a monthly print and digital magazine by American Astronomical Society. Editor Peter Tyson notes, it is ‘the premier showcase for lively, authoritative, and well-illustrated information about the science and hobby of astronomy.’ The magazine serves as a major avenue of communication between amateur and professional astronomers worldwide. It has a global 60,000, most of whom are amateur astronomers – people from all walks of life who love the night sky and want to learn everything they can about it.
Peter says, ‘Many authors write for us again and again, but we’re always looking for new writers eager to share their enthusiasm, talent, and expertise with our readers. About 75% of our readers live in North America; the other 25% are scattered among more than 100 countries around the globe. Thus, when writing for Sky & Telescope, it is important to keep in mind that a significant fraction of readers may speak and read English as a second language.’