March issue of Practical Astronomy magazine is available to download for free

28 February 2010

Practical Astronomy is a new magazine, distributed for free by means of digital download from the internet. The magazine is published by Structure Ltd (a UK registered company) in PDF format, making it readable and printable by most computers in the World. The contents of the latest issue are as follows:

  • LOW COST ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY: Afocal imaging with a digital camera
  • LUNAR FEATURE TO OBSERVE: The “Moon Maiden”
  • READERS' IMAGE GALLERY: Your astronomy photos and images
  • REMOTE TELESCOPE PROJECT (PART 1): Control from afar (read part 2 in the Members’ Area)
  • ASTRONOMY RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Asterism chocolate truffles
  • BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO IMAGING (PART 2): Hugh’s journey continues… this time, the Moon
  • SAGAS – AN INTRODUCTION: The Southern Area of Astronomical Societies
  • SKY VIEW – MARCH: Maps of the Night Sky – looking East, South, West, North
  • OBSERVERS’ DELIGHTS: Special observing sights not to miss this month

 

Download the issue here: http://practicalastronomy.com/

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