Astronomy Magazines

For astronomy buffs, there is seemingly no end to the amount of media and information devoted to the hobby. This is understandable, considering that astronomy is not only one of the oldest sciences in history, but also one of the most fascinating. There is little wonder, then, why so many people are drawn to such an exciting field. There are outlets available for both the novice and the expert, and they range from clubs and classes to astronomy websites and astronomy magazines.

Astronomy magazines are a perfect start for somebody who is new to the "world" of astronomy, and is also a great continuing source of information and content for even the most educated of astronomy buffs. There are many astronomy magazines available on the market these days, and all share a dedication and mutual love for the field of astronomy. Perhaps the most notable of the astronomy magazines is, in fact, "Astronomy Magazine". This publication has earned widespread acclaim as one of the premier magazines devoted to astronomy. In addition to a longstanding reputation as being the most popular magazine of its kind, Astronomy Magazine has also reinvented itself cleverly with a backing website that is just as informative, in-depth, and fascinating as the magazine itself. At this website, astronomy.com, you'll find updates of a more recent nature that aren't able to be put into a magazine that ships at certain times of the month. There is a wealth of information to be learned from this website, just as there is to obtain from the publication.

Sky and Telescope is another one of the astronomy magazines that has garnered worldwide acclaim for its brilliant coverage of astronomy. Like Astronomy Magazine, Star and Telescope has used the internet to breathe new life into an aged format. With the interactive sky charts, primers, and virtual tours, skyandtelescope.com offers facts that even the most informed astronomers will stare agape at.

There are myriad books, television programs, documentaries, and websites devoted to astronomy. Astronomy magazines are just another form of media for those who are entranced by the stars. If you are truly interested in the vast, magical world of astronomy, use all the resources at your disposal to broaden your knowledge of this fascinating field of science. Try using your internet search browser and simply type in "astronomy". You'll find worlds upon worlds of information from which to glean. Even a slightly greater knowledge of the night sky will lead you to fantastic discoveries the likes of which you never imagined were possible.

News About Astronomy


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Oscars, Astronomy and American Idol - RhinoTimes.com Greensboro
Oscars, Astronomy and American Idol
RhinoTimes.com Greensboro
Who says astronomy doesn't have an effect on everyday life? An instant message from a friend: "Wow. The earthquake in Chile has made each day on earth 1.26 ...

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Charleston astronomer gets comet named in his honor - Journal Gazette and Tim...
Charleston astronomer gets comet named in his honor
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier
Out of five ?Edgars? presented in 2009, Holmes was the only astronomer from the United States to get one. He could have chosen to receive the award in ...

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Hubble 3D doesn't need blue aliens - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Hubble 3D doesn't need blue aliens
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
Well, here's the word from Bruce Balick, a University of Washington astronomy professor and member of the design team for the Hubble Space Telescope's Wide ...
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio narrates the new IMAX 3D movie at Patriot ParkColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Spring Star Party with ONU Astronomy Club - Ada Herald
Spring Star Party with ONU Astronomy Club
Ada Herald
The viewing celebrates the vernal equinox - the first day of spring. On this day, the sun rises due east and sets due west, and the length of the day is ...

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NASA's New Jumbo Jet Keeps Giant Eye on Heavens - Wired News
Wired News

NASA's New Jumbo Jet Keeps Giant Eye on Heavens
Wired News
After three years of testing, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy will finally start collecting data this spring, making it the world's ...

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Southern Cayuga planetarium plans show Friday - Ithaca Journal
Southern Cayuga planetarium plans show Friday
Ithaca Journal
The Public Astronomy Night at the Southern Cayuga Planetarium "Stars-in-the-Sky" show captures a boy's curiosity and makes him a professor of astronomy who ...

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Time Off: Europe - Wall Street Journal
Time Off: Europe
Wall Street Journal
"First Light: Photography & Astronomy" showcases historical astronomy photographs and present-day images made by telescopes and space probes such as ESO, ...



S. Korean astronomers confirm existence of wandering globular clusters - Yonh...
Yonhap News

S. Korean astronomers confirm existence of wandering globular clusters
Yonhap News
SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean astronomers said Friday they have confirmed the existence of "wandering" globular clusters that can help advance ...

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Astronomers back up Einstein - CBC.ca
National Geographic

Astronomers back up Einstein
CBC.ca
An international team of astronomers has confirmed that the universe, at least within a distance of 3.5 billion light years of Earth, obeys Albert ...
Study validates general relativity on cosmic scale, existence of dark matterPhysOrg.com
Foiling an Attack on General RelativityArticle Ant (press release)

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UCC working to make decision on Observatory that best serves students, County...
UCC working to make decision on Observatory that best serves students, County ...
NJ.com
Amateur Astronomers, Inc. is a private not-for-profit organization interested in astronomy. Over the years, it has utilized space on UCC's Cranford campus ...
Union County to close observatoryIndependent Press - NJ.com

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