What is Amateur Astronomy Magazine About?

We are a printed forum of the activities relating to Amateur Astronomers around the world. Our magazine is written by amateur astronomers, for amateur astronomers.

Over the course of the past 16 years, we have covered telescopes, large and small, amateur telescope making, mirror grinding, collimating tips, observing techniques, astronomical equipment reviews, home observatories, professional observatories, observing lists, profiles of amateur astronomers, star parties, dark sites, imaging tips and techniques, observing logs, astronomical travel logs, astronomy businesses and their owners, DIY astronomical projects, cosmology, science and astronomy outreach. In short,we are about all the things and people that make this hobby special.

In The Current Issue # 65 (Spring 2010)

Issue #65 was mailed the week of January 4th - please allow up to 4 weeks for bulk mail delivery

"Astronomer Artists " There has always been an intimate link between the arts and sciences. Review the historical astronomer artists and see what the current crop of talented science based astronomy artists are doing, including Alan Bean who projects his unique perspective as one of only 12 humans to walk on the moon..

Ares X-1 - Michael Fodroci from NASA answers FAQs about the new family of rockets and we report on the first successful test flight. Steve Hubbard reports on his field trip to the famous Yerkes observatory where he got to spend a night viewing through the historic 40-inch Alvan Clark refractor.

"Observing and Imaging Virtually Unknown Supernova Remnants " Are you ready for something differant and a bit off the beaten path of the same old observing lists? Willam Gates encourages you to try these challenging targets. In another article, Howard Banich confirms his sighting of Cassiopeia A and encourages you to give it a try. These objects will test your skies, observing and imaging skills as well as your optical system. Following up on our observers challenge is: Ripples in Ellipticals.

More Observing Articles -Deep Sky Treasures - John Davis does some Deep Sky hunting in the "Big Dog". Harry Roberts: searches for sun spots during this solar minimum. Mel Shoots targets in Andromeda and Charlie Warren Digs Deeper into M31; drilling for faint targets around and within this famous galaxy. David Hofland examines one of his favorite targets, the "triple cluster NGC 1746. Can you distinguish all three?

"Robert Reeves visits Cherry Mtn Observatory " - Check out the latest in romote imaging capabilities. You too can shoot images with world class instruments. Tom Clark rebuilds an old scope using newer design criterion. He discusses why "Smaller is Better" when it comes to design. - Barry Rui explores Northern hemisphere for galaxy clouds and Fred Morse discusses non-synchronous planetary oribts. And much more, including - Star Calendar Events, Star People, Short Subjects and Shorts from Down Under.