Gaz's monthly S@N magazine verdict.

[GazOC]

I know how much you all look forward to this, so here goes...

This months mag is a much needed return to form, good articles (the Martian "life" meteorite and how blackholes form at the centre of galaxies are esp. good). Pete L (Starman) has done a DSLR shootout which I am in no way qualified to comment on! Theres plenty going on astronomically in August so the pull-out and connected pieces are invaluable, one of the best pull-outs since the mag started IMO.

The only big downside (again) is two pages wasted on a lightweight "preview" of the Skymax 80 Mak-Cass. They need to knock those previews on the head IMO.

The coverdisk has DeepSky Planner software, a S@N episode and the special "Sun" docu that was on BBC4 a while back (very handy as I missed it!

But all in all a lot better than it's been over the last 2-3 months.

[OXO]

Ah about time too Gaz so the mags back on form must admit i got disillusioned with it esp after seeing the Articles on Art/Music may pay WH Smiths a visit and see for myself.

James

[geppetto]

Sounds fair enough to me

I shall go and buy it.

Thanks Gaz

[The Warthog]

Well! The latest I was able to get was the June issue, which I haven't cracked open yet. At the shocking price of $14.99, it'd better be good. I won't see July's until August.

[Naz]

Might just have to buy this one, still doubtful for the future.

Must improve my French, seen some good looking mags on the shelves over there.

naz. :D

[The Warthog]

Might just have to buy this one, still doubtful for the future.

Must improve my French, seen some good looking mags on the shelves over there.

naz. :D

I'm not sure you have to be able to read them. You can get quite a bit of enjoyment just looking at the pictures. My son brought home a French pottery magazine, and quite enjoyed it, although he didn't ask me to translate it for him. I'm sure it was pottery - he kept saying, "Wow! Look at those jugs!" :insects1:

[FLO]

The coverdisk has .... the special "Sun" docu that was on BBC4 a while back (very handy as I missed it!)

I missed it too (don't get digital). Thanks for the heads-up

<edit> It'll make a good primer before tackling Astromans talk...

[daz]

The Planner software looks to be quite useful - on my first attempt, I have managed to produce a list of M objects that are visible from Kelling Heath in the best order to view them!!!!

I'm just about to settle down with a 'lemonade' and read the articles.

Thanks Reviewer Gaz!!

[SteelRat]

Glad to hear its B.O.F!

Was a little bemused at the masses written on the daVinci code the other month - SURELY a subject more suited to Focus magazine?

[FLO]

Just received the mag myself,

So, you didn’t spot the ad/mention for the SW Astronomy Fair :hmph:

http://southwestastronomy.iseestars.net/

[GazOC]

Just received the mag myself,

So, you didn’t spot the ad/mention for the SW Astronomy Fair :hmph:

http://southwestastronomy.iseestars.net/

Sorry mate, if it doesn't happen near Chester then I tend not to read any further!! :D