Australian Sky & Telescope to expand frequency

[Greg Bryant]

Dear forum readers,

Australian Sky & Telescope magazine is expanding its frequency from 6 to 8 issues a year, effective with the next issue that is on sale next week (June 11).

Each issue of the magazine will come out every 6-7 weeks.

Many readers have commented to me during my time as Editor that they would like to see the magazine come out more than 6 times a year. We’re taking that next step now.

Regards,
Greg

[goober]

Excellent news.

[rmcpb]

Great news, with the aparent demise of the competition its a long time between reads!

[Bloodbean]

Fantastic news! I've just subscribed and received my May/June issue a few days ago and was very impressed by the amount of content. Keep up the good work.

Troy

[Ian Robinson]

I'll stay with the real S&T , it's better and comes out more regularly.

[Outbackmanyep]

Good onya Greg! can't wait for the next issue!!!

[wavelandscott]

I think this is good news and I look forward to finding AS&T in my mailbox a couple of more times a year!

[seeker372011]

good

[tnbk00]

what does this mean to existing subscribers? Less issues over all (as in subscription finishing 2 issues earlier) or no change?

[Dave47tuc]

:thumbsup: good news.

[renormalised]

Great news, Greg. Thanks for the head's up:)

[CoombellKid]

Excellent news :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

If it went back to 11 issues a year I'll be back subscribing. Not because it's
cheaper and not already. But because it is easier to keep track. I just have
my local news agent keep one aside for me at present.

regards,CS

[Deeno]

Excellent!!!

[Ric]

Great news Greg, less withdrawals between issues. :lol:

Cheers

[timelord]

Good news --lets hope it doesnt end up with less pages and content to fund the extra issues.
Al.

[Solanum]

Great! I'll take this opportunity to say how much I am enjoying AS&T these days. I find it has an almost perfect mix ()for me) of news, popular science, observing lists and tips for amateurs. The price is also good - especially compared to other (non astronomy) glossy magazines with half the content.

The only problem with a 6-7 week timescale will be knowing when it comes out (though I won a subscription in the IIS birthday comp - which I'll be renewing when due), and deciding how you title the 'what to see this month' type columns.

[Alchemy]

Excellent, ive got every copy done so far.

On a personal note i would like to see it with more articles that are relevant to the average practising astronomer...... 12 pages on the latest mercury probe is interesting....But....

How about a series of a night with....... someone who is really good at what they do ie an imager (my bias) with a run down of all that is done ...setting up the gear, taking the pics, the finished result with a personal interview. this could be done for The visual guys....off to a pristine site again what to look for the results etc.Variable star observers etc. ALL australian for this please!

ive enjoyed the section where an image is put up and a page or so from a respected person is put up.... Mike Sidonio did the Eye of God a while back....good

[Garyh]

Great to here that it will be out more frequently!
I missed my monthly hit!
cheers

[PCH]

Terrific idea Alchemy - I'd second that :thumbsup:

Cheers,