December 2021
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
Cosmic tour of the planets
With thousands of exotic exoplanets known, the worlds of our solar system may seem rather dull. Trust us, they’re not.
How to swallow a star
When a star disappears down the throat of a black hole, the flash is just the start of the show.
Double down on double stars
Roughly half the sky’s stars have a partner. Here are some of the most famous, colorful, and compelling pairs.
A total solar eclipse over Antarctica
To chase down the Moon’s shadow this month, you’ll need to put yourself on ice.
Unveiling the clouds of Venus
Venusian clouds have mystified astronomers for decades. But recent attempts to explain them have led to tantalizing prospects.
Defining time
Even though time has existed since the beginning of, well, time, it was still necessary to invent it.
Capture the sky with Stellarvue’s SVX 102T
This scope is perfect for astrophotographers and visual observers alike.
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