Just curious to see which monthly magazines the forum-members ( & lurkers ) are reading regularly ?
I'm interested in:
1. BIS monthly magazine SPACEFLIGHT (probably the only magazine with Unmanned space exploration articles ? )
http://www.bis-spaceflight.com/spaceflight.htm
2. ASTRONOMY now
http://www.astronomynow.com/magazine.shtml
3. SKY AT NIGHT
http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1
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QUOTE (PhilCo126 @ Jan 1 2006, 10:56 AM)
Just curious to see which monthly magazines the forum-members ( & lurkers ) are reading regularly ?
I'm interested in:
1. BIS monthly magazine SPACEFLIGHT (probably the only magazine with Unmanned space exploration articles ? )
http://www.bis-spaceflight.com/spaceflight.htm
2. ASTRONOMY now
http://www.astronomynow.com/magazine.shtml
3. SKY AT NIGHT
http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1
I'm interested in:
1. BIS monthly magazine SPACEFLIGHT (probably the only magazine with Unmanned space exploration articles ? )
http://www.bis-spaceflight.com/spaceflight.htm
2. ASTRONOMY now
http://www.astronomynow.com/magazine.shtml
3. SKY AT NIGHT
http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1
Sky & Telescope does a good job with respect to UMSF:
http://skyandtelescope.com/default.asp?promo=
Just to confuse you:
o Flight International (weekly)
o New Scientist (weekly)
o Scientific American (monthly)
o Smithsonian Air & Space (bimonthly)
o High Power Rocketry (whenever)
And then there's the back issues...
o Quest
o Spaceflight News
o Earth
Bob Shaw
o Flight International (weekly)
o New Scientist (weekly)
o Scientific American (monthly)
o Smithsonian Air & Space (bimonthly)
o High Power Rocketry (whenever)
And then there's the back issues...
o Quest
o Spaceflight News
o Earth
Bob Shaw
I get the BAA Journal ( www.britastro.org ) and TPS's publication, and that's it. 
Doug
Doug
By order of preference.......
New Scientist
Scientific American
Discover
Astronomy
Sky and Telescope
plus a couple of magazines through work.....
Nasa Tech Briefs
Machine Design
Electronic Design
Yes, I'm a magazine junkie
Gary
New Scientist
Scientific American
Discover
Astronomy
Sky and Telescope
plus a couple of magazines through work.....
Nasa Tech Briefs
Machine Design
Electronic Design
Yes, I'm a magazine junkie
Gary
BIS Spaceflight is good on Unmanned space exploration, I especially like their flashback articles on the Mariner & Pioneer & Voyager missions something You don't find many info about these days.
Always good photos also!
Always good photos also!
Aviation Week
Astronomy
Planetary Report
Scientific American
Sky & Telescope
Science News
Farm Show
Astronomy
Planetary Report
Scientific American
Sky & Telescope
Science News
Farm Show
Aviation Week and Space Techology
Sky and Telescope
JGR Planets
The Planetary Report
Phil
Sky and Telescope
JGR Planets
The Planetary Report
Phil
JGR Planets and The Planetary Report are great publications !
Just wanted to inform that the BIS monthly magazine " Spaceflight " of March 2006 will focus on some unmanned space missions ( articles on 20th anniversary of Voyager passing Uranus + Launch of New Horizons ) ... the issue is available around 13th February at Your local newsagent ... or check:
http://www.bis-spaceflight.com/spaceflight.htm
Best regards
Philip
http://www.bis-spaceflight.com/spaceflight.htm
Best regards
Philip
Speaking of which, has anyone else got this month's SciAm yet? Like, the first two pages of the only article I actually cared about reading (laser wakefield particle accelerators) were missing. 
I will continue to list the ' most interesting ' BIS Spaceflight magazines ( those with a lot of UMSF ) on my weblog ( lower right side ) 
http://mars-literature.skynetblogs.be/
http://mars-literature.skynetblogs.be/
Here's the content of the March issue (Medio February on newsstands):
http://www.bis-spaceflight.com/sitesia.asp.../id/557/l/nl-be
http://www.bis-spaceflight.com/sitesia.asp.../id/557/l/nl-be
Sky Publishing Completes Sale to New Track Media, LLC
Sky & Telescope magazine becomes cornerstone of newly formed media company
Cambridge, MA, February 13, 2006 – Sky Publishing Corporation, the privately
held publisher of astronomy periodicals and books, announced today that it has
completed a sale of its business to New Track Media LLC, an entity formed in the
fall of 2005 by Stephen J. Kent and Boston Ventures. Terms of the transaction
were not disclosed.
Sky Publishing Corp. was founded in 1941 by Charles A. Federer Jr. and Helen
Spence Federer, the original editors of Sky & Telescope magazine. Sky &
Telescope is the world’s most respected astronomy magazine, serving amateur
astronomers around the globe. In addition to Sky & Telescope and
SkyandTelescope.com, the company publishes Night Sky magazine (a bimonthly for
beginners with a Web site at NightSkyMag.com), two annuals (Beautiful Universe
and SkyWatch), as well as books, star atlases, posters, prints, globes, and
other fine astronomy products. For New Track Media, which is based in
Cincinnati, Sky represents its first transaction in a broader plan that calls
for building a portfolio of consumer enthusiast properties, not all
science-related, and largely through acquisition.
-more-
Key members of the Sky Publishing senior management are keeping their roles.
Susan Lit, president and publisher, and Richard Tresch Fienberg, editor in
chief, have both agreed to continue in their positions under the new ownership.
Ms. Lit emphasized that Sky had not been considering a sale but saw this as an
opportunity to associate with a group that has broader ambition for growth along
with a proven track record in publishing. “I have known Stephen [Kent] for
years, and when he announced his plans with Boston Ventures, this seemed like an
opportunity to become a central piece of a new and exciting company. As an
employee-owned company for 65 years we had to be assured that a new owner would
value our independence and history, and at the same time be committed to our
growth. New Track Media offered the growth opportunities and shared vision of
entrepreneurial spirit.” The company will continue to operate out of its offices
in Cambridge, with plans to relocate to new offices in the Boston area within the next year.
New Track Media was formed in the fall of 2005 by Kent, with support from Boston
Ventures, an established private equity firm with a longstanding media focus.
Kent, who was most recently CEO of F+W Publications, is chief executive officer
of New Track Media, LLC. “We couldn’t have asked for a stronger brand to launch
our new venture,” said Kent. “Sky & Telescope has a rich history and
established editorial authority in a category that is everlasting. We are proud
to make it the cornerstone of New Track Media.” According to Kent, “with the Sky
acquisition complete, we are now eager to bring other prominent special interest
properties into the portfolio and hope that this will help others see that we’re
a buyer who can work quickly and confidentially toward completion.”
About Sky Publishing
Sky Publishing Corp. was founded in 1941 by Charles A. Federer Jr. and Helen
Spence Federer, the original editors of Sky & Telescope magazine. In addition to
Sky & Telescope and SkyandTelescope.com, the company publishes Night Sky
magazine (a bimonthly for beginners with a Web site at NightSkyMag.com), two
annuals (Beautiful Universe and SkyWatch), as well as books, star atlases,
posters, prints, globes, and other fine astronomy products.
About New Track Media
New Track Media LLC is wholly owned by BVK Holdings, LLC, an entity formed by
Boston ventures and Stephen J. Kent for the purpose of building up a premier
consumer enthusiast publishing platform in a range of special interest subject
areas. Astronomy and other science-related periodicals represent one focal
point, but additional clusters of properties in other areas are also being
explored. New Track Media and BVK operate from offices in Cincinnati, Ohio,
which is where the firm has a corporate development team.
About Boston Ventures
Boston Ventures Management, Inc. (www.bostonventures.com), is a private equity
firm that has been an active investor and financial partner to management teams
in the media, entertainment, publishing and information and communications
sectors since 1983, earning the firm a franchise position in the private equity
community. Boston Ventures' general partners and principals are accomplished and
experienced professionals who have a diverse and complementary range of skills,
and a broad network of domestic and international relationships. Since its
inception, Boston Ventures has invested approximately $2.2 billion in its target
industries. The existing Boston Ventures Fund VI Partnership has attracted
leading U.S. institutions and individuals from 16 countries.
Sky & Telescope magazine becomes cornerstone of newly formed media company
Cambridge, MA, February 13, 2006 – Sky Publishing Corporation, the privately
held publisher of astronomy periodicals and books, announced today that it has
completed a sale of its business to New Track Media LLC, an entity formed in the
fall of 2005 by Stephen J. Kent and Boston Ventures. Terms of the transaction
were not disclosed.
Sky Publishing Corp. was founded in 1941 by Charles A. Federer Jr. and Helen
Spence Federer, the original editors of Sky & Telescope magazine. Sky &
Telescope is the world’s most respected astronomy magazine, serving amateur
astronomers around the globe. In addition to Sky & Telescope and
SkyandTelescope.com, the company publishes Night Sky magazine (a bimonthly for
beginners with a Web site at NightSkyMag.com), two annuals (Beautiful Universe
and SkyWatch), as well as books, star atlases, posters, prints, globes, and
other fine astronomy products. For New Track Media, which is based in
Cincinnati, Sky represents its first transaction in a broader plan that calls
for building a portfolio of consumer enthusiast properties, not all
science-related, and largely through acquisition.
-more-
Key members of the Sky Publishing senior management are keeping their roles.
Susan Lit, president and publisher, and Richard Tresch Fienberg, editor in
chief, have both agreed to continue in their positions under the new ownership.
Ms. Lit emphasized that Sky had not been considering a sale but saw this as an
opportunity to associate with a group that has broader ambition for growth along
with a proven track record in publishing. “I have known Stephen [Kent] for
years, and when he announced his plans with Boston Ventures, this seemed like an
opportunity to become a central piece of a new and exciting company. As an
employee-owned company for 65 years we had to be assured that a new owner would
value our independence and history, and at the same time be committed to our
growth. New Track Media offered the growth opportunities and shared vision of
entrepreneurial spirit.” The company will continue to operate out of its offices
in Cambridge, with plans to relocate to new offices in the Boston area within the next year.
New Track Media was formed in the fall of 2005 by Kent, with support from Boston
Ventures, an established private equity firm with a longstanding media focus.
Kent, who was most recently CEO of F+W Publications, is chief executive officer
of New Track Media, LLC. “We couldn’t have asked for a stronger brand to launch
our new venture,” said Kent. “Sky & Telescope has a rich history and
established editorial authority in a category that is everlasting. We are proud
to make it the cornerstone of New Track Media.” According to Kent, “with the Sky
acquisition complete, we are now eager to bring other prominent special interest
properties into the portfolio and hope that this will help others see that we’re
a buyer who can work quickly and confidentially toward completion.”
About Sky Publishing
Sky Publishing Corp. was founded in 1941 by Charles A. Federer Jr. and Helen
Spence Federer, the original editors of Sky & Telescope magazine. In addition to
Sky & Telescope and SkyandTelescope.com, the company publishes Night Sky
magazine (a bimonthly for beginners with a Web site at NightSkyMag.com), two
annuals (Beautiful Universe and SkyWatch), as well as books, star atlases,
posters, prints, globes, and other fine astronomy products.
About New Track Media
New Track Media LLC is wholly owned by BVK Holdings, LLC, an entity formed by
Boston ventures and Stephen J. Kent for the purpose of building up a premier
consumer enthusiast publishing platform in a range of special interest subject
areas. Astronomy and other science-related periodicals represent one focal
point, but additional clusters of properties in other areas are also being
explored. New Track Media and BVK operate from offices in Cincinnati, Ohio,
which is where the firm has a corporate development team.
About Boston Ventures
Boston Ventures Management, Inc. (www.bostonventures.com), is a private equity
firm that has been an active investor and financial partner to management teams
in the media, entertainment, publishing and information and communications
sectors since 1983, earning the firm a franchise position in the private equity
community. Boston Ventures' general partners and principals are accomplished and
experienced professionals who have a diverse and complementary range of skills,
and a broad network of domestic and international relationships. Since its
inception, Boston Ventures has invested approximately $2.2 billion in its target
industries. The existing Boston Ventures Fund VI Partnership has attracted
leading U.S. institutions and individuals from 16 countries.
Does Astronomy Magazine have a online archive?
Most monthly magazines have an online summary for the published years but not really an online archive ... However, there's a trend...
For instance BIS has made articles available to members ( Login + password ) as did many of the Science magazines!
For instance BIS has made articles available to members ( Login + password ) as did many of the Science magazines!
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