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Astronomy

Mar 01 2022
Magazine

The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each monthly issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in a user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level.

ONLINE FAVORITES • Go to www.Astronomy.com for info on the biggest news and observing events, stunning photos, informative videos, and more.

The eclipse of a lifetime

Astronomy

ASTRO LETTERS

MYSTERY: SUPERBUBBLE • N44 has a strange hole at its heart.

HOT BYTES

AN EXOPLANET OUTSIDE THE MILKY WAY? • In a galaxy far, far away may lie an exoplanet circling a binary system.

Incredible frEGGs

QUICK TAKES

Black hole’s gravity gives it away

DISAPPEARING RINGS

Strong aurorae dazzle astronauts

HOW TO ANNOUNCE ALIENS RESPONSIBLY

RUSSIA CARRIES OUT ANTI-SATELLITE TEST

Hubble’s catch of the day

When astronomers get stuck • Here’s some trivia to enjoy the next time you hit traffic.

Binocular basics • It’s the easy way to enhance your view of the cosmos.

Lunar morning magic • Daybreak on the Moon makes for spectacular sights.

WILD WEATHER OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM • Today’s forecast: scalding temperatures, extreme winds, and a chance of diamond downpours.

MORE UPCOMING INTREPID EXPLORERS

First look at the 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE • On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will watch the Moon entirely blot out the Sun.

12 OF THE BEST PLACES TO VIEW THE 2024 TOTAL ECLIPSE

Plenty of planets at dawn • THE SOLAR SYSTEM’S CHANGING LANDSCAPE AS IT APPEARS IN EARTH’S SKY.

RISING MOON | More hopeful by the day

METEOR WATCH | Focus on the sky

STAR DOME

PATHS OF THE PLANETS • This map unfolds the entire night sky from sunset (at right) until sunrise (at left). Arrows and colored dots show motions and locations of solar system objects during the month.

COMET SEARCH | Goin’ to California

LOCATING ASTEROIDS | Climbing the horns of the Bull

WHEN THE ATOMIC AGE MET THE SPACE AGE • Is space for exploration or militarization? Early rocket pioneers like Wernher von Braun thought it might be prudent to pursue both.

Planetary nebulae in COLOR • These dying stars are going out in style, showing off rich greens, blues, and reds you can enjoy through your eyepiece.

Beyond the Messier marathon • If you’re tired of running the same old race, here’s a new route through the night sky.

Leap into the Large Magellanic Cloud • The Milky Way’s close companion is more than just a single deep-sky object — it’s a bustling galactic metropolis waiting to be explored.

ADD THE Polarie U TO YOUR TOOLBOX • Vixen’s star tracker will suit your observing needs, no matter your experience level.

Unicorn treasures • The Winter Triangle hides more than just stars.

Cosmic fireworks • Astronomy’s experts from around the globe answer your cosmic questions.

Cosmic portraits

HEADING STRAIGHT FOR THE HEART

Darkness shades the Full Moon

STAR DOME


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Science

Languages

English

The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each monthly issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in a user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level.

ONLINE FAVORITES • Go to www.Astronomy.com for info on the biggest news and observing events, stunning photos, informative videos, and more.

The eclipse of a lifetime

Astronomy

ASTRO LETTERS

MYSTERY: SUPERBUBBLE • N44 has a strange hole at its heart.

HOT BYTES

AN EXOPLANET OUTSIDE THE MILKY WAY? • In a galaxy far, far away may lie an exoplanet circling a binary system.

Incredible frEGGs

QUICK TAKES

Black hole’s gravity gives it away

DISAPPEARING RINGS

Strong aurorae dazzle astronauts

HOW TO ANNOUNCE ALIENS RESPONSIBLY

RUSSIA CARRIES OUT ANTI-SATELLITE TEST

Hubble’s catch of the day

When astronomers get stuck • Here’s some trivia to enjoy the next time you hit traffic.

Binocular basics • It’s the easy way to enhance your view of the cosmos.

Lunar morning magic • Daybreak on the Moon makes for spectacular sights.

WILD WEATHER OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM • Today’s forecast: scalding temperatures, extreme winds, and a chance of diamond downpours.

MORE UPCOMING INTREPID EXPLORERS

First look at the 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE • On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will watch the Moon entirely blot out the Sun.

12 OF THE BEST PLACES TO VIEW THE 2024 TOTAL ECLIPSE

Plenty of planets at dawn • THE SOLAR SYSTEM’S CHANGING LANDSCAPE AS IT APPEARS IN EARTH’S SKY.

RISING MOON | More hopeful by the day

METEOR WATCH | Focus on the sky

STAR DOME

PATHS OF THE PLANETS • This map unfolds the entire night sky from sunset (at right) until sunrise (at left). Arrows and colored dots show motions and locations of solar system objects during the month.

COMET SEARCH | Goin’ to California

LOCATING ASTEROIDS | Climbing the horns of the Bull

WHEN THE ATOMIC AGE MET THE SPACE AGE • Is space for exploration or militarization? Early rocket pioneers like Wernher von Braun thought it might be prudent to pursue both.

Planetary nebulae in COLOR • These dying stars are going out in style, showing off rich greens, blues, and reds you can enjoy through your eyepiece.

Beyond the Messier marathon • If you’re tired of running the same old race, here’s a new route through the night sky.

Leap into the Large Magellanic Cloud • The Milky Way’s close companion is more than just a single deep-sky object — it’s a bustling galactic metropolis waiting to be explored.

ADD THE Polarie U TO YOUR TOOLBOX • Vixen’s star tracker will suit your observing needs, no matter your experience level.

Unicorn treasures • The Winter Triangle hides more than just stars.

Cosmic fireworks • Astronomy’s experts from around the globe answer your cosmic questions.

Cosmic portraits

HEADING STRAIGHT FOR THE HEART

Darkness shades the Full Moon

STAR DOME


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