BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Name: BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Rating: 4.5 (39 reviews)
Author: Our Media Limited

By: Our Media Limited

Astronomy & Observing Guide

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Complementing the much-loved BBC television programme, BBC Sky at Night Magazine is your practical guide to astronomy. Each issue features columns by renowned experts as well as in-depth cosmological features, practical observing tutorials, comprehensive equipment reviews, astrophotography master classes and much, much more.

Our digital edition is specially designed for mobile and tablet viewing for a more enjoyable reading experience. Plus, you'll find handy additional tools including text adjust (reading is never a strain, even on smaller devices) and bookmarking (save your favourite reads for later).

With easy-to follow star charts and expert advice on how to get the most out of the observing month, BBC Sky at Night Magazine is essential reading for both the novice and experienced astronomer.

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please note: this digital edition does not include the covermount gifts or supplements you would find with printed copies*

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Our Media Limited

Rating:

4.50

(39)

Version:

8.4 Last updated: 2026-03-20

Version code:

883544739

Creation date:

2012-05-14

Compatible devices:

Size:

55.56MB

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Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

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User Reviews

Users consistently praise the magazine's high-quality, broad astronomy content—beginner-friendly articles, telescope guides, star charts, event calendars, and in-depth reviews. The publication is seen as a strong resource for amateur astronomers, with practical DIY content and readers often looking forward to new issues. However, recurring problems overshadow the positives: paid content frequently isn't accessible or downloadable, subscriptions fail to deliver, and crashes or startup issues plague the app. Customer service is widely criticized for slow or unhelpful responses, and some reviews report misleading prompts to purchase or upgrade content. Reliability and support remain major concerns despite strong content.

Pros

High-quality, comprehensive astronomy content including beginner-friendly articles, telescope buying guides, star charts, event calendars, and reviews.
Valuable resource for amateur astronomers, with beginner-friendly guidance and broad coverage of topics.
DIY projects and practical guides accompany the articles, adding hands-on value.
Readers look forward to new issues and ongoing publication.

Cons

Paid content not delivered: subscription access and downloads frequently fail, leaving users billed but unable to read.
App instability: crashes on open, startup freezes, and compatibility issues with older iOS versions.
Poor customer service and unfulfilled promises, with reports of no responses and missing bonus material.
Unclear pricing or prompts that push users to purchase or upgrade content, sometimes misleadingly.

Recent reviews

I am unable to access my subscription. I have been billed. Done a reinstall and restore my purchases and I get a message to contact support via the app. I have done this 3 times and never received a response. Avoid this App.

by Mo*****, 2025-05-22

I have purchased all past issues and special collection. Will not download. Have restarted, removed app, etc. nothing works - very frustrating. Happens on iPhone and ipad. Please fix.