February 2019
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
Why does the universe make so many tiny stars?
In star-forming regions, low-mass objects vastly outnumber their bigger brothers. Astronomers want to know how this happens.
How to build aliens in the lab
To find life on Earth, follow the water. But what about on other planets?
Observing stellar blowouts
These challenging planetary nebulae will put your telescope and keen eye to the test.
Specters of past constellations
You don’t have to look too far back in time to find star patterns that no longer exist.
Chasing Luna’s shadow in South America
On the afternoon of July 2, the Sun will disappear along a narrow track that stretches from Chile’s coast to just south of Buenos Aires.
Cosmic catalogs you can use
Dip into these lesser-known catalogs for a look at some different deep-sky wonders.
We test Coronado’s latest solar scope
A sleek look, easy operation, and a tunable filter make the SolarMax III one to consider.
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