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Popular Astronomy is the SPA's magazine


April 2007

July 2007

October 2007

January 2008

Editor Peter Grego
(79 Chadwick Avenue, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8ED)

Popular Astronomy is the bright, informative magazine sent to SPA members in January, April, July and October. Every issue is packed with articles and features and photographs, many in colour, about all aspects of astronomy. The text is written in a clear and readable style and will appeal to beginners and more experienced amateurs alike.

Click here for the home page of the Society for Popular Astronomy.

As well as main features covering professional and amateur research, regular features include...

  • AstroNews - updates on some of the most interesting current developments in professional astronomy.
  • Amateur Scene - a fascinating look round around local astronomical societies.
  • My Kind of Astronomy - revealing the astronomical life and work of SPA members.
  • Deep Sky Notes - surveying the season's deep celestial sights.
  • Sky Diary - what's happening in the sky in the coming weeks.
  • Also, readers' letters, book and product reviews, society news, competitions and more.
  • Plus Prime Space - a magazine within a magazine for younger readers.

Books or other publications for review please contact Peter Grego

If you would like to submit material for publication in the magazine please read the Popular Astronomy writers' guide.

Maintained by Jeff Stevens. Last modified 13th February 2008.