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June 2018

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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.

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Water worlds in the Milky Way

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How do planets get their water? Scientists are looking for evidence in the light from white dwarfs.

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Astronomers have studied the giant planet’s captured asteroids only from afar. But that’s about to change.

Astronomy Backstage Pass: Chicago

by David J. Eicher
This behind-the-scenes tour of cool astro stuff in the Windy City includes Adler Planetarium’s priceless artifacts, incredible meteorites in the Field Museum, neutrino detectors at Fermilab, and the rich history of Yerkes Observatory.

Discover great galaxies in Coma Berenices

by Stephen James O'Meara
Spirals, ellipticals, and interacting galaxies make a rich habitat for springtime galaxy hunters.

Three nights at Pic du Midi

by Damian A. Peach
Perched more than 9,400 feet above sea level, this French observatory offers some of the finest viewing on Earth.

Astronomy tests QHYCCD's new astrocamera

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The 128C offers full-color imaging, low noise, and ease of use.

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