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Both a profession and a hobby astronomy is popular all over the world. There’s a lot of new information popping up every day. 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.

A top astronomy magazine in the UK is “Astronomy Now”. It’s been around for 20 years and caters to both hobbyists and the pros. The magazine regularly includes features on everything to do with the science, and focus articles that go further in depth into a particular subject or aspect of Astronomy. 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. The magazine claims to be like a top astronomers standing with you. Imagine if Carl Sagan could help you in your nightly gazing. But information is only one aspect of this magazine, it also has tremendous images. For example Sky and Telescope showed an image of a planet orbiting another star in November of 2008. If these images hold up, it would be the first time astronomers have taken images of a planet in another star system.

Astronomy magazine’s website is probably the first website most people find when searching for magazines. This one has a wealth of information online. The website for example carries images of the first ever solar system seen in visible light. There is also a podcast audio tour of the constellation Cassiopeia. The magazine is also well-known for its guides that include tips and tricks for kids who want to start with astronomy. Many people who visit the website also subscribe to the magazine.

Astronomy magazine

With so much information on the Internet there is no reason to purchase print magazines. One way or another the information is at your fingertips.