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Astronomy is a serious professional business and enjoyed by enthusiasts. As do other interests astronomy generates millions of words of information every month. A lot of this information from the image is to how to use a telescope can be found in an astronomy magazine. Now that these magazines are online, it’s an even better world for amateur astronomers.

Astronomy Now is one of Britain’s top astronomy magazines. It’s been around for 20 years and caters to both hobbyists and the pros. A typical issue has dozens of features and even focus articles that delve more deeply into specific subjects. Reader images, star charts and book reviews are standard in every issue of this magazine. The web site includes most of this information including a much better presentation of the sky chart than can be delivered in any paper magazine. Many variables can be set to view the star chart on a particular day or time. These charts are very useful.

Astronomy magazine

Sky and Telescope is another excellent resource. It describes itself as having an astronomy expert at your side. Imagine if Carl Sagan could help you in your nightly gazing. But information is only one aspect of this magazine, it also has tremendous images. In November 2008 for example Sky and Telescope showed a stunning image of a planet orbiting a distance star. It’s historic, because for the first time a planet has been seen orbiting a distant Sun.

It’s likely that the first web site anyone finds when searching for information on Astronomy is that of the world’s best selling astronomy magazine, “Astronomy”. This one has a wealth of information online. The website for example carries images of the first ever solar system seen in visible light. There is also a podcast audio tour of the constellation Cassiopeia. The site also has constant, permanent information such as a guide to the night sky for beginners, tips and information for kids who want to delve into astronomy, equipment guides, and guides to astronomy in an urban sky. Many people who visit the website also subscribe to the magazine.

Astronomy magazine

A cheapskate may want to stick to the Internet when information is free compared to paying for a magazine subscription. But online or in print, these are priceless guides.

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