Astronomy April 2026

In The April Issue
Could this telescope find life on alien worlds? The ExoLife Finder’s novel design will dim a star’s light and image the surface of its planets — all for less than the cost of a small NASA mission.

Other Can’t Miss Stories…
Get ready to party under the stars: If you take a little time to prepare, your next star party will be a blast!

Halley’s Comet through the ages: For more than two millennia, humanity has watched this celestial wonder.

Andy Weir on Project Hail Mary: The best-selling author discusses his inspiration, creative process, and favorite scientific tidbits behind the feature film.
A new spin on Mars: A survey of 1,039 twisters propelled by record-fast surface winds is forcing scientists to rethink the Red Planet’s climate.

And more!