Popular Astronomy

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Be inspired by this special edition of Popular Astronomy.

Astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs play a vital role. And Popular Astronomy—the iconic title launched in 1893—is the magazine that started it all, igniting the amateur astronomy movement. From astronomy news to archaeoastronomy, astrophysics to cosmology, radio astronomy to backyard stargazing, space exploration to celestial mechanics, if it’s out of this world, it’s now within your view. This special edition features:

• Dava Sobel’s original new essay inspired by her best-selling book, “The Glass Universe.”
• Dr. Michael Summers on exoplanets and “Diamond Worlds.”
• Dr. Jeffrey Bennett brings a cosmic perspective to the study of exoplanets.
• Best-selling author John Read delivers the perfect orientation to telescope selection —and astrophotography.
• Geoff Cottrell gives us a tour of the next big telescopes.
• Martin Griffiths takes us deep inside the nebulae.
• The legendary Wil Tirion guides us through the history of celestial cartography.
• Peter Pesic provides a fascinating historical perspective on music and the making of modern science.
• Astrophysicist Neil Comins brings the concept— and experience—of space tourism into focus.
• John Fossett shows us how to create an astronomy club through your local library.
• Jeff Bennett returns with a complete guide to Eclipse 2017.
• John Schroeter on the history of radio telescopes and the detection of mysterious fast radio bursts.
• George Musser’s “Einstein’s Castle in the Air” questions the essence of space and time.
• Plus free bonus eBook: The History & Future of Mars Exploration.