Who founded Astronomy magazine and when was the first issue published?
Stephen A. Walther launched the first issue of Astronomy magazine in August 1973 from a small office near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Questions about Astronomy (magazine)
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What happened to Richard Berry after he edited Astronomy magazine for several years?
Richard Berry left the magazine in 1992 and Robert Burnham took over as chief editor during that transition period.
Which company purchased Astronomy magazine in 1985 and what changed afterward?
Milwaukee hobby publisher Kalmbach bought Astronomy magazine in 1985 bringing it under larger corporate management and shifting from Walther's original independent operation.
How many copies does Astronomy magazine circulate monthly according to recent figures?
Astronomy holds the position of largest circulation astronomy magazine with monthly readership reaching 84,490 copies.
When did Firecrown Media purchase both Astronomy and Kalmbach Media's railroad interest magazines?
Firecrown Media purchased both Astronomy and Kalmbach Media's railroad interest magazines in 2024 representing the latest chapter in the magazine's business history spanning nearly five decades.