Sky at Night magazine

33South (Chris) · #1 26-05-2009, 03:50 PM

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 (Adrian) · #2 26-05-2009, 04:22 PM

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 (Chris Malikoff) · #3 26-05-2009, 04:25 PM

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 (Clive) · #4 26-05-2009, 04:41 PM

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 · #5 26-05-2009, 07:42 PM

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 (Bill) · #6 26-05-2009, 07:55 PM

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 · #7 26-05-2009, 08:01 PM

Terrific mag.

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

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

Alchemy (Clive) · #8 27-05-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenhuon

I think Patrick has retired,

Patrick IS Sky at Night

Bill

Nooooooooooo

i like the old codger. he was on the episode from the last mag..... or was that a repeat special

will check out this months, if theyve lost him i might let it go.

AdrianF (Adrian) · #9 27-05-2009, 06:40 PM

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

Adrian

Glenhuon (Bill) · #10 27-05-2009, 07:22 PM

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 · #11 27-05-2009, 09:20 PM

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

stephenb (Stephen) · #12 28-05-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 (Adrian) · #13 28-05-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

Adrian

marki · #14 28-05-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenhuon

Have'nt seen Sky at Night since I moved back to WA.
Bill

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 (Trevor) · #15 28-05-2009, 08:57 PM

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

jakob · #16 02-06-2009, 08:58 AM

Just bought the April issue.
Love the report on the Northern lights.

Good value.
I must find out how to get the BBC Sky at Night broadcast over the net.
Anybody done this?

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #17 02-06-2009, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJD

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

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

BerrieK · #18 02-06-2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakob

I must find out how to get the BBC Sky at Night broadcast over the net.
Anybody done this?

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

Kerrie

jakob · #19 02-06-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerrieK

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

Kerrie

Done that, The page is no longer updated.

Got as far as the program page with the transmission times.
I'll keep searching, Thanks Kerrie.

BerrieK · #20 02-06-2009, 10:07 AM

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