The Universe,
catalogued.
A field journal of the night sky — chronicling planets, deep-sky objects, and the small wonders above our backyards. Curated weekly by amateur astronomers and observatory contributors.
Before you write.
Do you accept pitches from amateurs?
Yes — exclusively. The journal is written by people with day jobs and clear skies. Send a short note about what you would like to write; we will reply with notes within a lunation.
How long should an entry be?
Anywhere from 200 to 4,000 words. The ideal length is the one that fits the subject and respects the reader. We will help you find it.
Can I send photographs?
Yes. Original astrophotography is always welcome. Please include EXIF data, equipment notes, and the date of the observation. We credit every image.
Do you correct mistakes?
Always. Send corrections to the editorial address with the entry title and the issue. We update in place, note the date, and keep the original wording in a small appendix at the foot.
Latest dispatches.
Mercury
Smallest planet; cratered like the Moon
Best caught at greatest elongation — west of the Sun before dawn, east in the evening sky. Never linger long.
See them yourself.
Subscribe and we will send you a small ephemeris each lunation — what is visible, where to look, and how long you have to catch it.