July 2017
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
The past and present of water on Mars
Mars has evolved from a lush water planet to a frigid desert, yet water persists there today.
The cosmic bullies next door
How vast superclusters rule the tiny collections of galaxies we call the Local Group.
Get ready for the next generation planet hunter
During its two-year mission, TESS should find thousands of exoplanet candidates, including hundreds of Earth- and super-Earth-sized planets in our local neighborhood.
Is the Moon House an American Stonehenge?
This ancient Puebloan structure, now a historical landmark, may have been inspired by a pair of eclipses.
In persuit of Pluto
An 8-inch scope and a clear, dark sky are all you need to track down this distant world.
19 big eclipse surprises
Be a hit at your next eclipse party with this trivia.
How to choose a telescope for the eclipse
The eclipse will last just a few minutes. The right rig will deliver on the big day.
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