December 2016
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
When galaxies become cannibals
Some galaxies harbor a sinister secret: They’ve eaten their siblings.
Explore the impact that killed the dinosaurs
As scientists drill into Mexico’s Chicxulub crater, they expose geologic clues about the massive impact that transformed Earth.
How to observe colorful open clusters
You think star clusters are boring? Wait until you see these colorful gems – they’ll knock your socks off.
How moon dust will put a ring around Mars
Phobos, a moon of Mars, is destined to be shredded, changing the Red Planet forever.
Meet the master of stellar vistas
How I took the astroimaging road less traveled.
I’ll have a Cosmo
By combining science with a few stellar brews, Astronomy on Tap has become a hit.
Putting iOptron’s new mount to the test
Easy setup, whisper-quiet operation, and superb accuracy make this mount a winner.
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