This month you can hear all about CCDs (charge-coupled devices) in our interview with Craig Mackay and also Anna's history section. Find out how advances in Astronomy affect your everyday life! Alex guides us around the night sky in May, we have the latest news stories from Laura and, of course, we have the Astro joke of the month from Michelle. Sit back, enjoy and don't forget you can find more info on our website at http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/astropod