Write for us

Stellar Bulletin welcomes considered pitches that make astronomy understandable to curious readers. We are interested in lasting explanations, useful ways to interpret the sky, instrument context and the history of astronomical ideas. Send proposals through the Contact page rather than submitting a full draft unsolicited.

What makes a strong pitch

A good proposal names the reader's question, the central idea and why the subject deserves a clear article. Explain what is distinctive about your approach and how you would make technical terms understandable. Pitch one focused subject rather than a broad survey. We favour articles that remain useful over time and do not depend on statistics, live events or claims of access we cannot verify.

Care with claims

Pitches should distinguish what is observed from what is inferred, identify uncertainty and point to the kinds of reliable references that can support factual claims. Do not present personal observation as proof of a general rule or promise that an object can be seen from all locations. We are not looking for promotional copy, unsourced discoveries or material that asks readers to treat speculation as fact.

How to propose an idea

Use the Contact page to send a brief outline, a working title and a few lines about your proposed approach. Include relevant writing samples only if you already have them; no particular credential is required. We cannot promise a response to every proposal, and sending an idea does not mean it has been accepted or commissioned.