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 Australian Sky & Telescope

Australia's Premier Astronomy and Space Magazine

August/September 2010 - On Sale Now!


 

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"Australian Sky & Telescope...is full of fat, fibre, and finger-lickin' goodness." - Sydney Morning Herald, October 31, 2005

Australian Sky & Telescope is the Australian astronomy magazine that brings you throughout the year:

  • Timely observing guides for the night sky
  • Renowned test reviews on astronomy equipment
  • Reports on what amateurs around the country are doing
  • The finest astronomy features and news coverage
  • Inspiring astrophotos from our readers

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Inside the August/September 2010 issue of Australian Sky & Telescope, you’ll find:

The Quest for the Most Massive Star

Astronomers are conducting a frenetic search for our galaxy's most massive star. By Yael Naze

The Cartographic Legacy of John Flamsteed

Modern-day star atlases benefited from the seminal work of England's first royal astronomer. By Nick Kanas

The AAT: Celebrating 35 Years of Success - Part 2

The Anglo-Australian Telescope has had a remarkable 35 years, and there's more in store. By Helen Sim

Sagittarius Star Cities

The globular clusters that hover near the galactic core are amazingly diverse. By Sue French

AS&T Test Report: Atik's 314L+ CCD Camera

This exceptionally easy-to-use camera produces first-rate images. By Dennis di Cicco

NACAA 2010

Canberra was host to this year's 24th National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers. By Ross Gould

...and so much more.

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 News

A Solar Tsunami

On August 1st, the Sun let loose with a mighty belch that rippled across its face, sent a torrent of high-energy particles racing into space, and triggered a burst of auroras on Earth. Read more

 2011 Astronomy Calendar

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 What's On

Sep 1 - 5: Border Stargaze

The annual Border Stargaze will be held at Wymah Valley Holiday Park (near Albury, NSW) from September 1 - 5. Further details can be found here.

Our Astronomy Events Calendar is here.

 

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