Sky at Night 2010 №65 October

Officially the UK's best-selling astronomy magazine.
BBC, www.skyatnightmagazine.com. 2010, 108 p.- 50 Deep Sky Wonders – see them all in one night with our brand new observing challenge.- The UK’s biggest and best Sky Guide – all the highlights for October, including Comet 103P/Hartley, Mira at maximum and a lunar occultation. Plus, we show you how to sketch and image Jupiter.- Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2010 – enjoy the winners’ stunning shots, complete with expert commentary from the judges.- Learn about meteorite collecting from the master himself - Patrick Moore.- First Light – we put the Altair Astro 8-inch Imaging Newtonian through its paces.- Group Test – it’s been a while but binoculars are back! We rate the top pairs of 10x50s.- Beginners’ Guide to keeping your scope clean – don’t rub your mirror till you’ve read this! Plus the continuing adventures of newbie Keith Hopcroft.- Living off world – Read how mankind could survive in space colonies, and watch video diaries from the Mars500 project on the coverdisc.- Exclusively for Sky at Night Magazine, Patrick Moore invites you to take part in the celebrations for The Sky at Night’s 700th episode.- Stunning pictures – your best photos in Hotshots, and the latest professional images in Eye on the Sky.- All the latest news, complete with expert analysis from Drs Chris Lintott and Lewis Dartnell.- What’s on – a star party in historic Bath, concerts in Birmingham and aliens at the Albert Hall, plus many more events up and down the UK.- How to sketch a meteor fireball. We reveal how to make the most of meteor observing sessions.- Scope Doctor – Steve Richards promises to cure your equipment ills.- Plus Gear – the latest accessories; Books – the latest titles reviewed; and meet a UFO hunter in What I Really Want To Know.- And last but not least… do you know enough to complete our Astro Crossword?On Sale Date: 21/09/2010
Issue Number: 65