sky and telescope magazine november 2017

#Sky and telescope magazine november 2017 free

It was a fabulous place for a budding new amateur astronomer, completely devoid of light pollution. I grew up in the foothills of North Carolina, in a very rural area. One of my older brothers had purchased a 60mm EQ refractor. I became interested in astronomy in the mid-60’s at the age of twelve. I’m hopeful that you’ll find it both interesting and possibly beneficial in your future observations. You can also get this issue singly in digital format.

New products - New astronomical gear and accessories.Īustralian Sky & Telescope is available from your local newsagent, or subscribe today to the print or digital edition.

Night life - Events and activities for astronomy enthusiasts.

For beginners - What is a constellation and where did they come from? We give you the answers.

Astronomer’s workbench - How one amateur astronomer made the tiniest telescopes you’re ever likely to see.

Astrophotography - If you’re just starting out imaging the night sky, we give you some solid advice on what your next lens purchase should be.

Test report - We take an in-depth look at Sky-Watcher’s impressive Evolux 83ED refractor.

Solar System - Uranus will reach opposition on November 9, marking the time when it’s closest to Earth and easiest to see.

Eclipse - Get ready for a total lunar eclipse on the evening of November 8.

The Moon - Learn more about one of the Moon’s most famous landmarks, the straight ridge known as ‘Ancient Thebit’.

Variable stars - We explain why you don’t need expensive electronic gear to do amateur astronomical science.

Comets - More than five years after its discovery, comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) will be at its best for viewing in December.

Meteors - There will be six meteor showers to witness during November and December.

Planets - Everything you need to know to see that planets in the night sky, including the opposition of Mars in December… the best time to see Red Planet.

Binocular highlight - See a star cluster that was born when dinosaurs ruled the Earth.

Queensland Astrofest - Postponed two years in a row due to COVID, this long-running ‘star party’ for amateur astronomers didn’t disappoint.

Opposition of Mars - Mars will come closest to Earth in early December, giving us our best views of the planet all year.

The finest emission nebulae - Come on a curated tour of the most striking deep sky targets.

Martian flares - Observers of the Red Planet will soon have a chance to see a rare and mysterious phenomenon for just the second time this century.

What do they tell us about the way planets form?

Star huggers - Astronomers have found a baffling variety of gas giants in close orbits around their host stars.

Stellar showcase - See a selection of amazing winning images from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition.

Webb’s new views dazzle - NASA’s The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its first look at the famous Orion and Tarantula nebulae.

planets and galaxies? We explain the history of determining distances in space, from next-door planets to the edge of the cosmos.

Our place in space - How did scientists work out how far we are from other places in the universe, eg.

#Sky and telescope magazine november 2017 free

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