Astronomy Magazines: Something that Galileo would have Loved

There are so many types of magazines on the market today. There are fashion magazines, sports magazines, religious magazines, scholarly magazines, name any sensational topic and there would surely be a magazine that would discuss it. Now, how about astronomy magazines? There are several of them, too.

Here is a list of the latest astronomy magazines:

1.      Astronomy—this is an American astronomy magazine, which can be read every month. It is the leading magazine on the science of astronomy. This magazine covers a wide variety of topics. It has also a lot of pictures that support these articles. The reader (which could also be anyone who’s not ‘into’ astronomy) is also supplied with star charts and astrophotographs each month.
2.      Astral Journal—this is a magazine from Nepal that caters to novices in astronomy.
3.      Amateur Astronomy Magazine—this features articles written specifically by astronomers that cover numerous topics such as telescopes, space observation, etc.
4.      Astronomy and Space—an Irish-based magazine that deals with space news.
5.      Astronomy Now—this is the number one British magazine on space news.
6.      Astronomy Magazine—discusses a wide spectrum of topics such as space missions, news, eclipses, or charts of stars.
7.      Night Sky Observer—home of two astronomy softwares (LunarPhase Pro and the JupSat). Amateur astronomers also submit articles here.
8.      Sky News—this magazine comes from Canada, which discusses astronomy and gazing at the stars. It has fun portions such as photos and listing of astronomy clubs.
9.      SkyTonight.com (Sky and Telescope Astronomy Magazine)—has useful astronomy articles and tips that can be used by anyone.
10.      StarDate Online—this magazine offers astronomy in a way that a regular Joe would be able to understand. It uses ‘understandable’ astronomy articles.
11.      BBC Sky at Night Magazine—it claims that it is the world’s first astronomy magazine. Aside from the usual topics, this magazine includes the latest innovations in astronomy gadgetry. It also posts of competitions, which amateur astronomers can join.

With these top astronomy magazines online and on the newspaper stands, it is impossible to not keep up with the latest in space news. You, as a part of the entire universe, should be able to understand what’s going on and why they happen. You don't have to be a geek to understand. These magazines could help even the most unfamiliar guy out there. Try them!

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