March 2002
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 an easy-to-understand, user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level.
Features
Size Matters
Astronomers routinely study galaxies, clusters, and super-clusters – now they’re trying to learn whether the universe has made anything even larger.
Imaging from the ‘Burbs
You don’t have to live in the middle of nowhere to capture beautiful photographs of the best deep-sky wonders.
Spying on the Neighbors
The famous Magellanic Clouds are helping astronomers revise their ideas about galactic tides, star formation, and the evolution of galaxies.
Spaced-out Travel
These 50 fabulous destinations across America beckon astronomy enthusiasts looking for something different during their summer travels.
Ready, Set, Go
Backyard observing’s answer to the ultimate distance race is a grueling one-night marathon to view all 110 objects in the Messier catalog.
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The Savvy Astronomer
Strange Universe
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