May 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
New insights into how the solar system formed
Recent observations reveal that chaos and mayhem ruled our planetary system’s first days.
An organically grown planet definition
Should we really define a word by voting?
Seeking the unknown in cosmic data
In an era of large-scale surveys, citizen science projects, and new machine-learning techniques, unexpected discoveries should be expected.
Why do galaxies align?
The matter in our universe forms filaments and threads like a grand cosmic web, tugging galaxies and clusters into place along the way.
Leo’s exotic deep-sky gems
Beyond the brightest galaxies, the Lion contains many challenging deep-sky targets.
Observe Mars at its best
It’s been 15 years since the Red Planet was this close and this big. Set up your scope, and take advantage of this apparition.
Guide your camera to great shots
A variety of mounts and techniques can help you create stunning images. Which one is for you?
Capture video with this low-cost camera
Lots of accessories make the RunCam Night Eagle an easy match for any telescope or camera lens.
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