When was Popular Astronomy magazine first published?
Popular Astronomy first appeared in September 1893. It was the successor to The Sidereal Messenger, which had been published from March 1882 to 1892.
Questions about Popular Astronomy (US magazine)
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Who were the editors of Popular Astronomy during its original run?
Popular Astronomy had three editors during its original run. William W. Payne of Carleton College edited it from 1893 to 1909, followed by Herbert C. Wilson from 1909 to 1926, and then Curvin Henry Gingrich until his death in 1951.
Why did Popular Astronomy stop publishing in 1951?
Popular Astronomy ended its original run in 1951 following the sudden death by heart attack of its editor, Curvin Henry Gingrich. The August 1951 issue carried a six-page eulogy for him written by Frederick C. Leonard.
How many volumes did Popular Astronomy publish in its original run?
Popular Astronomy published 59 volumes during its original run from 1893 to 1951. Each yearly volume contained 10 issues.
When was Popular Astronomy revived and where is it published now?
Popular Astronomy was revived in 2009. By 2017 it was part of TechnicaCuriosa.com, published by John August Media, LLC, alongside sister titles Popular Electronics and Mechanix Illustrated.
What role did Popular Astronomy play in amateur astronomy in the United States?
Popular Astronomy played an important role in the development of amateur variable star observing in the United States. Variable star observing involves non-professional astronomers tracking stars whose brightness changes and submitting records for scientific use.