Popular Astronomy (US magazine)
Popular Astronomy is an American magazine published by John August Media, LLC and hosted at TechnicaCuriosa.com for amateur astronomers. Prior to its revival in 2009, the title was published between 1893 and 1951.[1] It was the successor to The Sidereal Messenger, which was published from March 1882 to 1892.[1] The first issue of Popular Astronomy appeared in September 1893.[2] Each yearly volume of Popular Astronomy contained 10 issues,[1] for a total of 59 volumes.
| Frequency | 10 per year |
|---|---|
| Year founded | 1893 |
| First issue | September 1893 |
| Final issue | 1951 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Northfield, Minnesota |
| Language | English |
The first editor, from 1893–1909, was William W. Payne of Carleton College.[2] Charlotte R. Willard served as co-editor from 1893–1905. He was followed by Herbert C. Wilson, who served in the post between 1909 and 1926.[2]
The magazine played an important role in the development of amateur variable star observing in the United States.[3]
In 2017 Popular Astronomy has returned as part of TechnicaCuriosa.com, along with sister titles Popular Electronics and Mechanix Illustrated.
References
- Smith, H. A. (1980). "Popular Astronomy Magazine and the Development of Variable Star Observing in the United States". The Journal of the American Association of Variable Star Observers. 9 (1): 40–42. Bibcode:1980JAVSO...9...40S.
- Gingrich, C. H. (1943). "Popular Astronomy-The first fifty years". Popular Astronomy. 51 (1): 1. Bibcode:1943PA.....51....1G.
- Smith, Horace A. (October 1980), "Popular Astronomy Magazine and the Development of Variable Star Observing in the United States", The Journal of the American Association of Variable Star Observers, vol. 9 no. 1, pp. 40–42, Bibcode:1980JAVSO...9...40S