An amateur astronomy magazine with feature articles on new developments in the science, plus departments on books, observing, equipment, computer software and sky predictions.

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Summary: Sky and Telescope
Comment: My Husband wanted this item, he subscribed to Sky & Telescope in the past and enjoyed the information that it offered. I bought it for him for Father's Day.

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Summary: Stellar Product Delights & Educates...
Comment: Although I am a bigger fan of Astronomy magazine, I am a loyal subscriber to Sky & Telescope because I enjoy the detailed equipment and product reports, the book reviews, "Sky at a Glance," Event calendars, gallery, featured articles, and news notes. The companion website is awesome as well.

One intriguing section of the magazine always looks back to its past issues reminding readers how far the field of astronomy has come in the last century. This is actually a great context-providing feature that celebrates humanity's on going interest in the universe.

What I have observed--being a subscriber to both Astronomy and Sky & Telescope--is this: each magazine has its own unique personality, and each magazine potentially appeals to a kindred reader personality. Readers who like jazzy, topical, but engaging articles in an easy to thumb through, approachable format and language will enjoy Astronomy. [I am drawn to Astronomy's design and personality.] Readers who like an elegant, more formal format and who want to dig more deeply into astro-science concepts, into scientific data / analysis, or into product information may find Sky & Telescope more satisfying.

For me, subscribing to both magazines completes my astro diet--with all the necessary "food" (topic) groups included: Meal and dessert. It is interesting to see what each magazine emphasizes each month. Each magazine always offers something really cool and thought-provoking.

My best advice is try before you buy: go to a library or local news stand to view the current product of each magazine, and then decide which mag captures your interests, astro skill-level, and / or reader personality the most.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Look to the Skies through your Telescope
Comment: I recently purchased the March 2008 issue of "Sky & Telescope: The Essential Magazine of Astronomy." As expected, this magazine is filled with advertisements for various telescopes and components. With my interest in photography, I found most of the ads very interesting and spent more time viewing and reading the ads than I would have previously thought. My oldest son has a student telescope that we cannot seem to get to work properly. After he viewed the advertisements in this magazine he has asked for a telescope "upgrade."

In the middle of the magazine are various pull-out March 2008 star charts. I will admit that my first experience with the star chart was a bit intimidating and took several minutes to decipher. However, I have successfully used this chart to locate Ursa Major, Polaris, and Cassiopeia. Once our Upstate, NY skies clear again, I am looking forward to using this cart to help locate the Winter Circle and the accompanying constellations and stars.

This magazine features several articles each month. The featured articles of March 2008 include: "Cosmic Superparticle Mystery: Solved?" "Origin of the Elements of Life" "Where Did You Come From?" "Gaia's Mission to the Milky Way" and "Polestars of the Future: A Journey in a Celestial Time Machine." The second and third featured articles both interested me in this issue and both were also featured on the Cover of the magazine.

Within this magazine there are many "departments" that would appear every month including a monthly information regarding the sky in general (moon phases, planets that may be visible, and a celestial almanac), The Northern Hemisphere's Sky chart, A Binocular Highlight (tips and what can be seen using binoculars), The Southern Hemisphere's Sky chart, Sun Moon and Planets (what can be seen and expected by the various planets and our sun this month), Exploring the Moon (this month's article highlights craters and lunar impacts), Celestial Calendar (the path of asteroid 7 Iris is highlighted this month), Deep-Sky Wonders (highlighting the stars of Gemini), S&T Test Report (various telescopes, lenses, and parts are evaluated with specifications given), Spectrum (a short note written by the Editor), Letters by readers, Skyscape (Images of the sky), News Notes (short blurbs about recent discoveries and notable news), Mission Update (concerning space telescopes and observations), 50 & 25 Years Ago (discoveries from the past), New Product Showcase (highlights new products, lenses and telescopes that have just been released for consumers), Rambling Through the Skies (an article giving the history and mythology of constellations), Star Trails (general articles about stars, our Sun, Moon and comets), Books & Beyond (recommendations for various astronomy and telescope books), Astronomy Online (reviews of various on-line reference and astronomy related websites), Telescope Workshop (building your own telescope), Hobby Q&A (questions and answers related to amateur astronomy), Gallery (reader's images showcased), and Focal Point (a short, humorous article that closes that magazine).

Overall, I am highly impressed by the quality images and articles found in this magazine. There is such a range of information that any person looking at the night sky would be able to find an interesting article among this issue. The graphics and images that are included in this issue complement the articles and discussions that are presented. This is a highly informative magazine concerning technology and the night sky and I am already looking forward to the April 2008 issue next month.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: 12 week delay
Comment: Orders space and telescope on 12-19
promised 4-6 week delivery
now promised in mid-march
what bs

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Customer Rating:
Summary: skky and telescope
Comment: Although I have not received this magazine just yet, I have read many issues. It is very informative, interesting and the pictures are awesome. I look forward to having it come to my door>

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