February 2022
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.
Features
Top 10 space stories of 2021
Over the last year, researchers mourned the loss of Arecibo and applauded the first helicopter flight on Mars. Plus, commercial spaceflight really took off.
Finding Neptune
This ice giant hid from humanity’s view for millennia. But eventually, its sibling planet gave it away.
Meet 20 great astronomers
Throughout history, innumerable people have made valuable contributions to astronomy. But since we’re short on space, here’s 20, ranked.
Astronomy‘s tips for winter observing
Trekking out to your favorite observing spot requires a little extra planning this time of year. But the views are totally worth it.
QHY 410C: A cooled color camera
Equipped with a premium back-illuminated CMOS chip built by Sony, this powerful device features ultra-low noise, which is perfect for astrophotography.
The shape of the Milky Way
To understand the nature of our galaxy, astronomers had to look to distant island universes.
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