Episode 7: How Astronomy (magazine) happens

In this episode of "Cosmic Adventures," Liz and Bill describe how your favorite magazine goes from thoughts in our heads to pages in your hands.

Questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes? Contact Liz and Bill at
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MARCIN PALKA from FLORIDA said:

This is the best episode so far. It's interesting to see how the team really cooperate and how much work is needed before an idea of an article is printed in it's final shape. Thank you.

Submitted: 8/25/2011 1:36:39 PM (CST)

DAVID RYAN from ARIZONA said:

Thanks Liz & Bill. - Dave

Submitted: 8/19/2011 11:19:50 PM (CST)

MR MICHAEL EDMUNDS from PENNSYLVANIA said:

Are all of you hobbyists or real astronomers?

Submitted: 8/19/2011 5:31:20 PM (CST)

WILLIAM H THORNBURG II said:

Loved the behind-the-scenes look at Astronomy Mag! Thanks for the showcase of how you make it happen every month. BTW, Dave E's hair is much messier (i.e. cooler) in the office than his bio pic in the mag or his intro to the Astronomy DVD series. ;)

Submitted: 7/29/2011 5:27:09 PM (CST)

BILL SIMPSON from LOUISIANA said:

You need a far larger staff. Until then, be aware that the dog can be trained to transport work between specific offices. I saw a science special with the brilliant guy who starred in MASH, Alan Alda, that showed a dog trained to recognize an amazing amount of toys. He could not only pick out the one that his owner had commanded him to fetch out of a big pile, but reason that one he had never seen, was the one with the name he had never heard! You may need a budget for paper towels though.
I didn't see one typewriter. What is the plan for when a CME shuts down the electrical grid? Sooner or later it will. The dog will be the only thing that still works. You could ask for some a stimulus grant money to shield your entire building and install a generator and diesel tank farm. (You'll need a LOT. It could be off for months.)Don't laugh. Didn't you see the shrimp on the treadmill? I got tired just watching him.

Submitted: 7/28/2011 12:10:23 AM (CST)

JOE SHEPPARD from GEORGIA said:

And your still friends! WOW!

Submitted: 7/27/2011 4:32:08 PM (CST)

JULIO SERRA from ILLINOIS said:

Astronomy Magazine gives me the chance to be up to date with the latest subjects in the field. The pictures are also outstanding and very important to illustrated the contents of variable matters.
By reading this magazine makes me feel like going into space and wonder all the marvelous things that the universe has to offer us. Can't wait for the next issue.

Submitted: 7/23/2011 8:35:18 AM (CST)

ROBERT PATRICK from KENTUCKY said:

Thanks for sharing how my favorite magazine is put together.

Submitted: 7/19/2011 1:00:09 PM (CST)

GEORGE STACEY said:

Thanks for showing us how an issue of Astronomy is put together. I've always wondered how such a superb product is assembled — unfailingly every month. Like, a few months ago you managed to picture the entire universe! Not something you see every day. Well done, guys; incredibly well done...

Submitted: 7/15/2011 11:36:43 AM (CST)

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