As well as complementing the BBC Sky at Night television programme with in-depth features on the latest areas of cosmological research Sky at Night magazine is your practical guide to astronomy featuring star charts observing tutorials and in-depth equipment reviews.Whatever your level of knowledge you'll find something to enjoy in the night sky.
It was first published in 1987. The magazine covers articles on deep space observing stars at night and current news on space findings. The magazine has features for novice star gazers and experience astronomers.Regular columns in the magazine include the night sky which informs viewers how to locate stars planets and deep sky challenges Moonwatch written by Peter Grego the lunar expert a News update column with any significant astronomical events Sky Tour which provides updated star charts and a piece dedicated to observers from the Southern Hemisphere. There is also a column concerned with the light pollution of the sky. Contributors to Astronomy Now include Tony Markham Martin Mobberley Mark Armstrong and Owen Brazell.You will also find reviews of astronomy books telescopes mounts binoculars eyepieces and other astronomy gear. Interviews with authors scientists and astronomers add depth to the publication. Feature articles have included discussions on current space missions such as the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter updates on the Hubble Space Telescope Lunar Crater Observation Satellite and debates on galaxy formation technology advances and cosmology.Readers regularly contribute to the magazine by sending in astrophotos which are shared in a regular picture gallery each month. Nik Szymanek an astrophotographer picks one each issue to be the photo of the month. Keep up with the news of the UK societies dedicated to astronomy and upcoming lectures workshops star gazing evenings and other events in Astronomy Now.Keep up with everything that is going on in the heavens and space programs on an international basis and get busy with instructional guides for night gazing with a subscription to Astronomy Now.
Learn more about the latest astronomical discoveries and how you can observe the wonders of the universe. Every month Astronomy® covers both the science and hobby of astronomy. Clear jargon-free articles and magnificent photography and artwork update you on the latest astronomical research and space exploration. A monthly sky chart shows you where and when to look for planets stars galaxies and more…
The first issue was issued in 1973. The magazine is growing in popularity and now has a readership of 114 080 which makes it the top selling in the world. The publication is primarily aimed at amateur astronomers with language that is easily understood by non-scientists.Stephen A. Walther is the founder and was an amateur astronomer himself. There are also articles for professional astronomers in the first half of the magazine. Most of the articles and information for hobbyists is in the second half of Astronomy Magazine.In Astronomy Magazine you will find columns on viewing skies constellations sky events and astrophotography. There are in depth articles on astrophysics and different aspects of astronomy by experts in the field. You will also find how-to articles on observing techniques with binoculars and telescopes and a star map is included in each issue. The monthly map illustrates how to look at the evening sky in order to see stars comets and planets.The kinds of subjects you will find include space exploration exobiology cosmology and scientific research. The writers are professional astronomers and astronomical observatories. Regular contributors to Astronomy Magazine include Stephen James O’Meara Bob Berman Glenn Chaple and Phil Harrington. Articles include information on deep sky objects telescope manufacturers new product news astronomy events and reviews of telescopes and other equipment.