Sky at Night magazine

[33South]

Pretty good value from the newsagent at A$ 9.95 including a CD.
Has a regular southern hemisphere section by Glenn Dawes.
The latest edition (April) has images from two IIS members local Mike Sidonio and Emanuele from Florida.

[AdrianF]

You are lucky to get it I havent seen Sky at Night here for a few months. We dont seem to get every month even thought I have it ordered through the newsagent. The last one I got is March the one with Stairway to Heaven, just found it amongst the mess on my desk but no April ........ yet.

Adrian
And I agree great value.....

[Omaroo]

I firmly believe that this is the best all-rounder amateur astronomy mag out. The others could take a lesson from the layout and content. I particularly like the shoot-outs that they put on - and between (usually) five or six competing toys. Very nice, and I buy it every month from our local little newsagent.

[Alchemy]

yep i get it too, the monthly bbc program is interesting, Patrick must be the oldest presenter on Tv and still has his passion, hope he hangs around for a long time yet.

[robgreaves]

I used to buy it in the UK, but not here.

I must admit, I did get a bit hacked off by wasted editorial space for things like double page spreads for ads for BBC gardening magazines (?!), and the infamous beer advert that got everyone up in arms, especially since kids might be reading the mag.

The mags here now are S&T (USA) on subscription, and occasionally the S&T Australia.

Regards,
Rob

[Glenhuon]

Have'nt seen Sky at Night since I moved back to WA. looks like I'll have to order it from the newsagent. I think Patrick has retired, seem to remember seeing something about that a few weeks back. Won't be the same without him, watched it in the UK and got the mag in NSW, somehow Patrick IS Sky at Night :)

Bill

[matt]

Terrific mag.

The content is excellent and the overall look is very pleasing.

Kudos to those that put it together. Classy and intelligent.:thumbsup:

[Alchemy]

Nooooooooooo:sadeyes: i like the old codger. he was on the episode from the last mag..... or was that a repeat special:confuse3:will check out this months, if theyve lost him i might let it go.

[AdrianF]

I hope Patrick hasn't retired although he probably deserves some quiet time.
My copy of Sky at Night arrived today

Adrian

[Glenhuon]

I remember reading someplace that the BBC were going to discontinue Sky at Night. But must have been BS as it seems to be still going. Else the Beeb actually listened to irate viewers/listeners (unlike the ABC, who seem to place emphasis on sport to the exclusion of all else). Long may Patrick continue to inform and educate us.

Bill

[Jen]

Well i am trying to stay away from the newsagents lately last time i went in there i spent $50 just on astro mags :lol::lol::lol:
:whistle:

[stephenb]

I like these "shoot-outs" also. Similar to when computer magazines review 6 or 8 LCD monitors, or Wheels compare a handful of similar cars.

We don't get that with some Astronomy magazines. My favorite mags are Sky at Night and S&T (US Version). There's no much in the AS&T, I can't pull from the internet or get from the US version in the first place.

[AdrianF]

You gotta spend it sometime. Except for my subscription to AS&T I only but Sky at Night.

Adrian

[marki]

Bill it's definately here in WA. I buy it when its available (not always every month??? bit hit and miss). It is a good read and the cover disk is always good as well. Gotta love patrick :).

Mark

[TJD]

its not to bad i think the best one but as&t because its priced in australian dollars

[jakob]

Just bought the April issue.
Love the report on the Northern lights.:eyepop:
Good value.
I must find out how to get the BBC Sky at Night broadcast over the net.
Anybody done this?

[Omaroo]

Not sure of the last time I paid for a copy of Sky at Night in Pounds or Euros...

[BerrieK]

Have a look at http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/skyatnight/ , it might be what you are looking for.

Kerrie :)

[jakob]

Done that, The page is no longer updated.:mad2:
Got as far as the program page with the transmission times.
I'll keep searching, Thanks Kerrie.

[BerrieK]

Hmmn I see what you mean, round and round chasing tails, links that direct you back to where you started!! Sorry about that Jakob.


Kerrie

[mozzie]

and the cd is very interesting a great story on the telescope and dome from the 70,s
mozzie

[toryglen-boy]

i have just picked up the June issue of The Sky at Night over here in the UK, and the June issue of Astronomy now.

both excellent magazines.

:)

[mozzie]

have you moved back duncan or back visiting relo's
mozzie

[Glenn Dawes]

Hi guys

Just a brief note answering some of the concerns expressed in this thread. I asked the editor of S@N about:

1) Patrick retiring. His answer was:
"Patrick has no plans to retire that I’m aware of – he’s always said he’ll continue as long as he feels he can do the job. Knowing him, I can’t imagine he’d give up voluntarily."

2) The magazine being shutdown by the BBC. His answer:
"The programme team have plans for future months. I can’t predict what will happen in the future but I’ve heard nothing about this whatsoever."

Regards

Glenn

[Jen]

:thumbsup::thumbsup: Thanks for the update Glenn :)

[dpastern]

I personally prefer Astronomy Now.

Dave

[toryglen-boy]

yeah, just visiting family.

Flew over to Holland yesterday, and am staying a few days in Bergen. Flying back home this weekend

:)

[Paddy]

I buy sky at night and as@t each month. I was delighted to see Mike's and Emmanuel's photos in hot shots in this edition when I picked it up yesterday. Congratulations to both of you!

I always enjoy the program on the cd - I love Patrick Moore asking some simple sounding questions that aren't simple with a little twinkle in his eye as he squints through his monocle at some great astronomer.