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 32 years, we have covered telescopes, large and small, amateur telescope making (ATM), mirror grinding, collimation 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 # 127 \Summer 2025 Digital version available 06/24/2025. Print copies were mailed 06/23/2025 – Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.
Our Cover:
The 127th issue of Amateur Astronomy has been released. This is the 72nd issue I have produced since taking over from Tom Clark 18 years ago. The cover of this issue is our Star Person: Patrick Freeman. I have known Pat for a long time and he has been doing some really good astrophotography from his new home in the Chiefland Astronomy Village, now that he has retired..
For those unfamiliar, we offer two versions of our magazine. The print version is black and white, printed on high quality gloss paper with an 80 lb glossy UV coated cover and perfect binding. We mail it in a protective envelope to do our best to deliver it in pristine condition. This version runs 68 pages. The digital version is in color and offered as a PDF for use on any device. This version has supplemental content and usually runs about 82-90 pages. We offer dual subscriptions for those who want the best of both worlds. If you are unfamiliar with our magazine, or are a print subscriber and would like a sample of the digital version, we would be happy to send you a link to download if you simply request it. Email your request to: amateurastronomymagazine@outlook.com
We start off with John O’Neal’s coverage of NEAF and NEAIC, then John’s quick and easy DIY light panel and review of the ML Astro SHG-700 spectroheliograph.
Stephen Spears authors a compelling article about Fritz Zwicky – the rebel genius.
We have several pages in memory of Dave Tosteson (below with his 32″ scope on the TSP observing field), who touched many lives through this hobby and in his practice as a family doctor. Dave will be sorely missed by all and leaves a void on the observing fields. We will continue his series with articles we have in the hopper. This issue’s Deep Sky Hunting offering is “Of Fish and Fire”.
We have some amazing “moon shots” courtesy of Richard Hill and Richard Sanderson.
Scott Harrington pens a nice take on the recent TSP in his article “A First Timer’s Trip to the Big Ol Texas Star Party”. Also included is a TSP Image gallery. Scott also contributed a terrific observing article on V1331 Cygni. We have our updated Star party Calendar so that you can start planning your astro vacations and Melissa Kaelin covers “The Aurora Experience”.
Molly Wakeling’s image of the Milky Way over the Upper field at TSP
Above is Jon Talbot’s amazing image of The Dragons of Ara – captured at TSP and included in the TSP gallery. Of course we have our Solar Activity update (John O’Neal), some spectacular solar images for that gallery and some amazing shots from subscribers in our Deep Sky Gallery.
We have another remarkable collection of images from our subscribers in our Image Gallery. Below: Chris Cook captured a beautiful Milky Way over Half-Dome. Best wishes for a wonderful Summer under the stars, and if you are not already a subscriber, please consider joining us as we explore the universe through various venues in this hobby.
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As usual, I hope you enjoy the new issue and wish you lots of time under clear, dark skies and optics that are true. Charlie Warren: Editor
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