April 2018
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
Dark matter’s shadowy effect on Earth
Earth’s periodic passage through the galaxy’s disk could initiate a series of events that ultimately lead to geological cataclysms and mass extinctions.
Sharing the skies above Chile
The Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program explores the unique collaboration forged by U.S. astronomy observatories in Chile.
How supernovae have affected life
A nearby exploding star may affect Earth in ways we’re just now beginning to understand.
Secrets of nightscape photography
Get started on this wonderfully challenging marriage of artistic vision, nocturnal exploration, and technical sophistication.
The story of PlaneWave
This innovative company isn’t just about optics — the key is its people.
Spring’s best & brightest galaxies
Galaxies in and around Virgo offer a telescopic delight for deep-sky fans.
Binoculars made for the night sky
These 10×70 binoculars offer high-quality glass, rugged construction, and great low-light performance.
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