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It is finally here! The long awaited, much anticipated Spring issue of Dark Sky Insight! This is the first issue that is starting the new business model for the magazine. Starting with this issue we are releasing a low res PDF version of the magazine FREE TO ALL MEMBERS OF ODS! The printed version, and a high res PDF version will be also available via the normal Lulu store for $2 plus cost.

To get your free version, simply log on to the forums, and head over to the download section and download it! It is that easy! At approximately one megabyte, it should be an easy download for all, even our dial up users. The full version of the magazine is approximately 18 megabytes, so it is not as dial up friendly.

Capella85 has written a great description of this issue, so instead of try and one up him, I will just past it in here:

The Spring 2007 issue of "Dark Sky Insight" magazine delivers another serving of astronomy articles created by the members of the Our Dark Skies community. This issue's featured topic is the battle against light pollution, and learn about how astronomers are dealing with this problem in discussions by Allan Jeffers and Jon Zander. Go outside and discover the many galaxies in the constellation Canes Venatici with Michael Wall's deep-sky observing guide. DeWayne Bartels provides insight into how astronomers share the hobby with others. The magazine's graphic artist Steve Ellwood is the subject of this issue's member spotlight, and he shares his photography experiences and a collection of his favorite images. Other highlights include a continuation of Jon Zander's "Repossessing Luna" series, a profile of historic astronomer Giovanni Cassini, and a word-scramble puzzle. Edited by Vincent and Kristi Trigili.


Now that is out, remember we will need all your support for the next issue!