Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy is a serious science and a popular hobby all over the world. As with any other hobby there are tons of articles and a lot of information written for enthusiasts, but also to chronicle the happenings in the “professional” arena. A lot of this information from the image is to how to use a telescope can be found in an astronomy magazine. It’s even better now that so much of this is also on the web.
Astronomy Now is one of Britain’s top astronomy magazines. It’s a magazine for everyone that’s been in publication since the late 1980s. In addition to standard articles there are focus features that give the whole scoop on certain aspects of astronomy. Standard in every issue are star charts, book reviews and reader images. Not only does the website include much of the same information, but the star charts there are in an even more useful format. the clock can be turned to different months, times of months and various magnifications. It’s a real help to anyone with a telescope.
Sky and Telescope is another excellent resource. It says it’s like having an astronomy professional by your side. It would be nice to have Stephen Hawking with you when you’re looking at the universe. The magazine also presents stunning images each and every month. One exciting piece of imagery Sky and Telescope delivered in November of 2008 was images of a planet orbiting another star. If these images hold up, it would be the first time astronomers have taken images of a planet in another star system.
One of the first websites people find when searching for astronomy magazines is the website for Astronomy. This one has a wealth of information online. It includes the first images ever taken of another solar system. Also posted is an audio tour, in the form of a podcast, of the constellation Cassiopeia. The site also has constant, permanent information such as a guide to the night sky for beginners, tips and information for kids who want to delve into astronomy, equipment guides, and guides to astronomy in an urban sky. It’s a great magazine to have, and a great web site to visit.
With so much information on the Internet there is no reason to purchase print magazines. But print or web this is good information.
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