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05-06-2008, 01:38 PM
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AS&T Editor
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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Australian Sky & Telescope to expand frequency
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
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05-06-2008, 01:41 PM
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No obs, raising Harrison
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Excellent news.
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05-06-2008, 02:00 PM
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Compulsive Tinkerer
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Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
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Great news, with the aparent demise of the competition its a long time between reads!
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05-06-2008, 02:13 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
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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
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05-06-2008, 02:14 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Gateshead
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I'll stay with the real S&T , it's better and comes out more regularly.
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05-06-2008, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Walcha , NSW
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Good onya Greg! can't wait for the next issue!!!
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05-06-2008, 04:47 PM
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Plays well with others!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ridgefield CT USA
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I think this is good news and I look forward to finding AS&T in my mailbox a couple of more times a year!
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05-06-2008, 06:00 PM
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6EQUJ5
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good
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05-06-2008, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Croydon, Victoria
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what does this mean to existing subscribers? Less issues over all (as in subscription finishing 2 issues earlier) or no change?
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05-06-2008, 06:18 PM
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IIS member 65
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington peninsula. Victoria.
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 good news.
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05-06-2008, 06:41 PM
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No More Infinities
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Townsville
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Great news, Greg. Thanks for the head's up 
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05-06-2008, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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Excellent news
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
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05-06-2008, 07:26 PM
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“We are star-stuff”
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Location: Central Coast
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Excellent!!!
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05-06-2008, 09:21 PM
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Support your local RFS
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wamboin NSW
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Great news Greg, less withdrawals between issues. 
Cheers
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05-06-2008, 10:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: melbourne
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Good news --lets hope it doesnt end up with less pages and content to fund the extra issues.
Al.
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05-06-2008, 10:27 PM
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Location: Coromandel Valley
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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.
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06-06-2008, 08:32 AM
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Quietly watching
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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
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06-06-2008, 08:58 AM
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Amongst the stars
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Glen Innes, N.S.W.
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Great to here that it will be out more frequently!
I missed my monthly hit!
cheers
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06-06-2008, 03:36 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Perth WA
Posts: 2,313
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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
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Terrific idea Alchemy - I'd second that
Cheers,
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