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July 2019

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The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each monthly issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in an easy-to-understand, user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level.

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Michael Collins remembers Apollo 11

by David J. Eicher
The command module pilot had a unique role in the historic first Moon mission, and recalls the details of that amazing time in an exclusive interview.

One small step

by David J. Eicher, Brian May
A 3D look at how Apollo 11 made history.

Building Apollo

by Amy Shira Teitel
Changing requirements, trial and error, and outside-the-box thinking were all behind the design of the crafts that carried  Apollo astronauts to the Moon and back.

One giant leap for mankind

by Richard Talcott
It’s hard to believe 50 years have passed since humans first set foot on the Moon.

The first astrogeologists

by Anna Groves
From testing space suits to determining how to traverse the Moon and collect lunar samples, American geologists were critical to the Apollo missions.

Apollo in pop culture

by Erika K. Carlson
The missions’ success helped shape countless aspects of modern society, from science fiction to postage stamps.

Target the Apollo landing sites

by Michael E. Bakich
Even a small scope can help you pinpoint these six famous locations.

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