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Australian Sky & Telescope

Australia's Premier Astronomy and Space Magazine

July/August 2008 - On Sale Now!

 

"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

Read all about us

 

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

Hubble's Last Service

This Spring, the much-loved Hubble Space Telescope will receive one final visit by astronauts from the Space Shuttle Atlantis. By Greg Bryant

A Bump in the Night

Thirty years ago, an accidental discovery forever changed how we think about far-flung Pluto. By Govert Schilling

NASA's New Gamma-Ray Trailblazer

A new satellite promises to provide our best look at the most powerful beacons in the universe. By Robert Naeye

How to Hunt for Supernova Fossils in the Milky Way

They're out there, moving silently in the night: echoes of ancient supernovae. More are awaiting discovery - possibly by you. By Douglas L. Welch

AS&T Test Report: A Powerful 12-inch Telescope for Observers

Sky-Watcher's new 12-inch dobsonian provides excellent value for money. By Les Dalrymple

Scuttling Around the Scorpion

Among the oldest of constellations, Scorpius is a wonderland for deep-sky observers. By Sue French

...and so much more.

Read our Table of Contents.

 

Sirius Optics

 

News

Moonlets Perturb Saturn's Rings

 

New observations from Cassini show small satellites are responsible for Saturn's F ring looking a little frazzled. Read More

 


Astronomy Tips

 

Using a Map at the Telescope

 

If you have a telescope and a star atlas, here's how to navigate the night sky. Read More

 


What's On

February 25 - April 21: David Malin Awards exhibition

 

As featured in the November/December issue of Australian Sky & Telescope, an exhibition of the David Malin Awards will be on show at Scienceworks (Melbourne Planetarium). Details about the Planetarium can be found here.

 

Our Astronomy Events Calendar is here.

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