Which Astronomy Magazine do you read and why?

[LightningNZ (Cam)]

I love Astronomy Technology Today. I have to admit that I always read the magazines as a kid to drool over the gear inside anyway, if you got another interesting article then that was what I used to justify them to others.

Cheers,
Cam

[Stardrifter_WA]

I'm with you Lightning, love Astro Tech Today. When I get my S&T each month, the first thing I turn to is the equipment pages.

[Stardrifter_WA]

Although I have been receiving the S&T magazine for nearly 30 years, I will be changing to the Australian S&T when my subscription runs out. I think the US version is better, however, the Australian S&T is more pertinent to the Australian audience. I will still get the US S&T but via electronic edition instead (mostly for the ads) and then get the annual DVD for reference. I am moving away from printed magazines and moving to electronic content. It is time for all magazines to include an electronic version.

It still surprises me that publishers are still reluctant to embrace electronic media. I still buy books, but mostly older astro books for reference purposes. It is rare that I buy any new titles in printed form and mostly now look for the electronic form. The electronic devices available today can story many books and it is nice to be able to take your reference library with you in a small device.

I recently wanted to replace my older version of the McGraw Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, which in book form is a large and heavy two volume set, costing about $450. I contacted McGraw Hill seeking the DVD version and to my dismay they are not going to make a version in electronic form. To me, this seems crazy, as the electronic form is much more convenient and easier to use. If they made a DVD version at a reasonable price they would sell considerably more than their two volume sets.

Electronic form is the way of the future, to a degree, so I hope these publishers wake up to this. If they don't, I won't be buying their product.

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

I am with you there Peter , Thats why I have been trying to find an Australian supplier of the S&T 70 years of The CD collection..
Its a pain alright !
As you say mate , its the way af the future .
I also still buy lots of astronomy books and Mag's , I think its an easier ? More comfortable way to read , like sitting under a tree on a saturday afternoon with a book , waiting for dark , as the scope cools off?
Oh yea .
Brian.

[raspberryinblue (Christopher)]

Hi, I found this thread while looking for a back issue of AS&T (Australian Sky and Telescope).

I am looking for someone who is willing to sell their AS&T Issue 51 (Feb/Mar 11). I have been collecting all the issues of AS&T since Issue 1 and have all the issues but issue 51 (went missing). I am happy to pay a premium of up to $5-10. Please let me know if anyone (knows anyone) who wants to sell their back issue... Thank you.

Regards
Chris

[Greg Bryant]

Hi Christopher,

The office of Australian Sky & Telescope sells back issues going back 1 year. If you would like to call the Odysseus office, our staff can help you there.

Regards,
Greg

[Screwdriverone (Chris)]

While you are at it, you might want to add JJJNettie's Facebook wall as another option.The only one I am subscribed to at the moment, a plethora (word of the day) of information on all things astronomy as well as a smorgasboard of other information....

Cheers

Chris

[Jen]

Originally Posted by Screwdriverone

While you are at it, you might want to add JJJNettie's Facebook wall as another option.The only one I am subscribed to at the moment, a plethora (word of the day) of information on all things astronomy as well as a smorgasboard of other information....

Cheers

Chris

lol Chris

[Beano]

I read AS&T. I've tried a few of the other magazines but found this one was the best, especially for local information.

[Makronti]

I read for some years S&T magazine. I also read day by day, Astro Bob. I know it's not a magazine but sometimes I feel like it is.

[Intergage (Matt)]

I JUST signed up for Australian Sky & Telescope..

[Wolfsong (Chris)]

Australia Sky & Telescope and the BBC's Sky at Night
and any others I can get my hands on

[Scopie (Brad)]

Australian Sky and Telescope- it's simply the most relevant to me. I have Starry Night PP6 but I still use the magazine's chart for setting up my scope.

[NereidT]

The way the question is worded, it seems only printed magazines (delivered by mail, or bought at a newsagent's?) would count.

Is there any way to say 'I subscribe, but read the online/electronic version'?

Also, does astro-ph count as a magazine?

[DJT (David)]

Cant believe you dont have "sky at night" here..you get a free DVD ofthe last broadcast show and the website is very good

[04Stefan07 (Stefan)]

Sky and Telescope. I am a subscriber, great magazine to read. Haven't really looked at the other ones.

[mark3d]

If anyone has access to a University library (staff / student / alumni / public member) you might find Sky & Telescope in the electronic journals collections. I just noticed 'Astronomy' too. I might request Australian S&T!

[Miaplacidus (Brian)]

I'm an avid reader of "Sky and Space". Eagerly awaiting the next issue as we speak.

They're very good, the way they reassure me all the time that I'm still on their subscription list, that they haven't forgotten that I'm still fully paid up. As soon as they iron out one or two technical glitches they'll be right back at me.

Any day now...

[StarVoyager]

It really depends on the issue!

Australian: Australian Sky & Telescope is the most frequent purchase

US: Sky & Telescope (US) electronically, Astronomy

UK: BBC’s Sky at Night and Astronomy Now

Canadian: SkyNews

To be honest though, if you’ve been getting these magazines for a while they tend to begin to repeat themselves – usually starting with the monthly constellation guides So, if there is something riveting in an issue I may get I one, but if not I will just read the science news on the web, and look here or in CN for equipment news.

[Nico13 (Ken)]

Originally Posted by Ric

Australian Sky & Telescope is the one for me.

I also get the British Sky at night magazine, love those old Sir Patrick episodes.

Cheers

Yep same again, the old episodes are great to watch.