Astronomy (magazine)
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- For other uses of Astronomy, see Astronomy (disambiguation).
Astronomy is a monthly American magazine about astronomy. Targeting amateur astronomers for its readers, it contains columns on sky viewing, reader-submitted astrophotographs, and articles on new developments in astronomy and astrophysics that are readable by nonscientists.
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[edit] History
Astronomy had its beginnings in August 1973 and is published by Kalmbach Publishing, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Since the magazine began, it has provided information on both the science of astronomy and all aspects of the hobby. Currently, the magazine has a small area where readers can see what appeared in the magazine's pages 25 and 10 years ago.
[edit] Articles and Columns
Astronomy routinely features a fold out star chart and a guide to the night sky each month. Its monthly columns include "Bob Berman's Strange Universe" and "Glenn Chaple's Observing Basics". Most of the time, the feature articles focus on current topics, such as cosmology and life on other planets. All articles are written by professional journalists, astronomers, or magazine staff. Issues can vary in content, but some focus on one key topic, such as exoplanets or meteorites.
[edit] Popularity
Astronomy is currently the world's most read astronomy magazine. Astronomy outsells its main competitor, Sky and Telescope, by more than 50 percent each month. Astronomy targets beginning and intermediate astronomers. It tends to leave out the astronomy speak that many seasoned observers are used to.
[edit] Cost
Astronomy currently costs $42.95 for 12 issues, $79.95 for 24 issues, and $114.95 for 36 issues. Purchasing just a one-year subscription saves almost $30.00 off the newstand price, and currently comes with special access codes to "behind-the-wall" features on the magazine's web site.
