Astronomy

(PRWEB) May 13, 2005

Night Sky Observer (http://www.nightskyobserver.com) announces the launch of “Photon”, a bi-monthly astronomy magazine which is designed to fill the gap left by regular printed magazines.

The magazine is issued in PDF format and is written by amateur astronomers for amateur astronomers, focusing on topics that relate directly to amateur astronomy rather than more esoteric, armchair-type subjects or other non-practical-related topics. Such topics are well served by mainstream publications. The magazine is designed to have an international flavor.

The layout has been designed so that one page at a time fits on the monitor. Articles have embedded hotlinks to facilitate jumping to relevant associated websites, to supplu background information and to provide online definitions for unfamiliar terms.

Readers will be familiar with some of the authors from the astronomy community who have contributed to ezine. To learn more about Photon, visit the Photon website at http://www.photonezine.com

About Night Sky Observer

Night Sky Observer (http://www.nightskyobserver.com) has had a web presence since 1997, providing astronomy and space news and resource information in that time and is one of the most popular sites of its genre. It is also the home of the highly acclaimed LunarPhase Pro (http://www.lunarphasepro.com) and Jupsat Pro (http://www.jupsatpro.com) astronomy software packages.

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Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) June 17, 2008

Many who pursue amateur astronomy as a pastime are discouraged by the amount of new information they need to learn. From buying and setting up a telescope to finding and appreciating the wonders of the deep sky, learning about astronomy can seem like a daunting task, especially for those preoccupied by the commitments of a busy life. While the fundamentals of astronomy are explained in many excellent websites and books, many such resources require a substantial time commitment. Now, a new website helps beginning and intermediate-level amateur astronomers build their knowledge and appreciation of astronomy through brief, informative, and easy-to-read articles sent by email each week. Free subscriptions to this new website are now available at http://www.oneminuteastronomer.com.

“For beginners and weekend amateur astronomers, there’s no shortage of books and websites out there”, says Dr. Brian Ventrudo, editor of One-Minute Astronomer. “But many people don’t have the time to take in all this information. Until now, there has never been a website that regularly delivers bite-sized chunks of insight and advice to help backyard astronomers learn more about their hobby and stay connected to their interest in the night sky, even if they only have a few minutes a day.”

An avid amateur astronomer, Ventrudo knew many people who once had a keen interest in astronomy but couldn’t find time to pursue their interest because of a demanding career and busy personal life. Leveraging a unique background in astronomy and marketing, he developed a style and format for short, bite-sized articles that engage the reader and offer know-how and insight about amateur astronomy. Each article takes only a minute or two to read and is suitable for even the busiest would-be astronomy buffs.

Subscription to One-Minute Astronomer is free. Subscribers receive two emails each week with a link to a short article about interesting celestial objects, tips on how to select equipment and observe the night sky, and historical vignettes of famous astronomers and astronomical landmarks. All back issues are available in an online archive. For more information visit http://www.oneminuteastronomer.com.

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NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) July 19, 2004

With the world?s eyes on the skies following Saturn and Mars, the Starry Night? Complete Space & Astronomy Pack, Deluxe Edition software package arrives just in time for the astronomy-curious of all ages. Featuring an innovative browser format and brilliantly realistic guided tours, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack is the newest offering from Imaginova? Corp., developers and publishers of the award-winning line of Starry Night products and Space.com.

?The Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack, Deluxe Edition offers a complete package to first time users, that gets them up and viewing in minutes,? said Seth Meyers, V.P., Product Development, Imaginova Consumer Products & Experiences. ?We want people to have fun learning about space and astronomy, so this new product lets users hitch a ride on a comet, travel in time to watch eclipses, and blast off on starship explorations. Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack, Deluxe Edition is a great, affordable way to introduce your entire family to the wonders of the night sky, with everything you need to get started.?

Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack, Deluxe Edition includes an unparalleled array of resources for those new to astronomy: Starry Night two CD-ROM software set with Web-linked updates; Deep Space Explorer CD-ROM; Sky Theater DVD; and Starry Night Companion illustrated book. The Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack software offers 50 interactive guided tours of the night sky, including seasonal tours of the stars and constellations; the solar system; top ten brightest stars; top twenty star clusters, nebulae and galaxies; and best of show from the Hubble Space Telescope. Following the simple SkyGuide browser format, aspiring astronomers can blast off to view the cosmos from Earth or any other planet within hundreds of light years from the sun, and learn to identify stars, planets or constellations from any angle. The software features an extensive scientific database of stars and planets in the sky from 200 BC to 3000 AD. Users can print handy star charts for outdoor stargazing, and even save color images to create original space designs. The Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack software also links directly to the web for exclusive, automatic updates of new discoveries and data of comets, asteroids and satellites.

In addition to the software, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack, Deluxe Edition includes the Deep Space Explorer CD-ROM, an interactive 3D odyssey with world-renowned astronomer Brent Tully. It also includes Sky Theater, a 104-minute DVD that takes viewers on a voyage throughout the solar system. Lastly, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack, Deluxe Edition includes the Starry Night Companion, a bonus 192-page illustrated book, with overviews of the basics of astronomy, hints and tips on sky-watching, and a helpful glossary of astronomical terms.

The Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack, Deluxe Edition has a suggested retail price of $ 49.95, and is available at major retail outlets such as CompUSA and BestBuy, http://www.starrynight.com, or by calling (800) 252-5417. Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack software is WindowsÔ XP and MacintoshÔ OS X 10.3 compatible.

About Imaginova? (http://www.Imaginova.com)

Imaginova?, formerly Space Holdings, is a branded multimedia company that captures people?s fascination with space, science, and technological innovation. The company was formed in 1999. Its brand franchises include: Space News®, the premier business-to-business international news weekly dedicated entirely to the commercial and military space and satellite communications businesses; Space at the Crossroads and Strategic Space, annual industry conferences; Starry Night?, the world?s leading family of astronomy products; and SPACE.com, a web site that offers rich and compelling space, astronomy and technology content, including information, education, entertainment and business news.

Imaginova? is headquartered in New York City with offices and news bureaus in Virginia, Toronto and Paris.

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