Product DescriptionAn amateur astronomy magazine with feature articles on new developments in the science, plus departments on books, observing, equipment, computer software and sky predictions.
What Others Say
Sky and Telescope
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.
Stellar Product Delights & Educates...
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 ... Read More
Look to the Skies through your Telescope
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, ... Read More
12 week delay
Orders space and telescope on 12-19
promised 4-6 week delivery
now promised in mid-march
what bs
skky and telescope
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>
