Astronomy is a serious science and a popular hobby all over the world. As do other interests astronomy generates millions of words of information every month. An astronomy magazine can be a wealth of information including amazing imagery, and guides to help with home telescope use. It’s even better now that so much of this is also on the web.

In the UK many people read Astronomy Now. It’s a magazine for everyone that’s been in publication since the late 1980s. A typical issue has dozens of features and even focus articles that delve more deeply into specific subjects. Standard in every issue are star charts, book reviews and reader images. the star charts presented on the site are far superior to those in the magazine. the clock can be turned to different months, times of months and various magnifications. It’s a real help to anyone with a telescope.

Astronomy magazine

Another useful astronomy magazine is Sky and Telescope. It describes itself as having an astronomy expert at your side. Imagine gazing up at the stars while Carl Sagan, rest his soul, stood ready to deliver important tips and information. But information is only one aspect of this magazine, it also has tremendous images. In November 2008 for example Sky and Telescope showed a stunning image of a planet orbiting a distance star. It’s historic, because for the first time a planet has been seen orbiting a distant Sun.

Astronomy magazine’s website is probably the first website most people find when searching for magazines. This one has a wealth of information online. It includes the first images ever taken of another solar system. There is also a podcast audio tour 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.

Astronomy magazine

With so much information on the Internet there is no reason to purchase print magazines. But online or in print, these are priceless guides.

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