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The magazine was founded on May 27, 1973, by Stephen Walther, a 29-year-old astronomy enthusiast who began the venture several years earlier as an experiment in college.,Over half a century, the world's leading cosmic brand has had an adventurous ride.
The cover of Astronomy's first issue in August 1973, on the left, and the May 2022 cover, on the right.,The magazine is based in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, and has monthly print circulation of 100,000, a website visitation at Astronomy.com of 400,000 visitors per month, and asocial media presence of 1.2 million (Facebook) and 65,000 (Twitter).,The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above.
Each issue includes The MagazineLatest Astronomy NewsIn The SkyAstronomy for Kids,The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above.
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What is Astronomy magazine?
Astronomy magazine may include special sections, such as booklets or posters related to upcoming sky events, throughout the year. The magazine also publishes an annual Telescope Buyer's Guide. Astronomy enthusiasts who want to learn more about the stars, planets, universe and space will enjoy a subscription to Astronomy magazine.
What is astronomy?
Astronomy offers you the most exciting visually stunning thorough, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each monthly issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky-event coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and more.