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


astronomy - Google News

Hubble gives astronomers a glimpse of 'star guts' - Daily Camera
msnbc.com

Hubble gives astronomers a glimpse of 'star guts'
Daily Camera
A team of astronomers led by the University of Colorado at Boulder are charting the interactions between Supernova ...
Supernova blast wave could shape galaxy evolutionmsnbc.com
New Hubble Observations of Supernova 1987a Reveal Composition of 'Star Guts ...Media Newswire (press release)
Observing Supernova 1987A with the Refurbished Hubble Space TelescopeSecurities Industry News (blog)
Softpedia -RedOrbit -Nature.com
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UF Astronomers Find Potassium In Giant Planet's Atmosphere - Space Daily
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UF Astronomers Find Potassium In Giant Planet's Atmosphere
Space Daily
Building on this concept, University of Florida astronomers have analyzed light passing through the upper atmosphere of the giant planet HD 80606 b, ...
Atmosphere of Distant Worlds Probed With New TechniqueGant Daily
Exoplanets - will we find another Earth?OCRegister
Exeter university team discovers new elementThis Is The Westcountry

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Astronomy: Starburst galaxy comes into focus - USA Today
USA Today

Astronomy: Starburst galaxy comes into focus
USA Today
A gravitational tug-of-war between galaxies sparks stellar eruptions in a nearby "starburst" galaxy, astronomers report Wednesday. ...

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ECC, U-46 astronomy teacher had 'true passion' - Chicago Daily Herald
ECC, U-46 astronomy teacher had 'true passion'
Chicago Daily Herald
"To be able to teach astronomy, that's what he loved to do." Tuttle, who died Sunday at the age of 90, taught at Elgin Community College for nearly 50 years ...

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Astronomer, Albemarle County children create bilingual picture book - Staunto...
Astronomer, Albemarle County children create bilingual picture book
Staunton News Leader
Last year, University of Virginia astronomer Kelsey Johnson and a team of student volunteers established an astronomy club, called "Dark Skies, ...
A click a day helps astronomers help kidsDiscover Magazine (blog)

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Astronomy workshop for UAE kids during Ramadan - Sify
Astronomy workshop for UAE kids during Ramadan
Sify
/WAM) More than 6000 children took part in a month-long workshop on astronomy that was organised in Abu Dhabi to encourage youngsters to learn science. ...

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NASA HD iPad app launches free content - SlashGear (blog)
New Zealand Herald

NASA HD iPad app launches free content
SlashGear (blog)
Using the app iPad fans can also search through updated high-resolution images from the NASA Image of the Day and the Astronomy Picture of the Day ...
New NASA HD App for iPad With Expanded Content Available FreePR Newswire (press release)

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In Ground-Based Astronomy's Final Frontier, China Aims for New Heights - Scie...
In Ground-Based Astronomy's Final Frontier, China Aims for New Heights
Science Now
At a workshop last month, astronomers unveiled plans to build two major telescopes at Dome A during the Chinese government's next 5-year plan, ...

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Spitzer Telescope Spots Colorful Mix of Asteroids, May Aid Future Space Trave...
Spitzer Telescope Spots Colorful Mix of Asteroids, May Aid Future Space Travel
Newswise (press release)
"These rocks are teaching us about the places they come from," said David Trilling, assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Northern Arizona ...

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Telescopes eye universe in radio waves - The Free Lance-Star
The Free Lance-Star

Telescopes eye universe in radio waves
The Free Lance-Star
Radio astronomy is a newer branch of astronomy than optical astronomy. However, radio astronomy's value has been well established over the years. ...

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