Thus, when writing for Sky & Telescope, it is important to keep in mind that a significant fraction of readers may speak and read English as a second language. About 75% of our readers live in North America the other 25% are scattered among more than 100 countries around the globe. These are active hobbyists who are knowledgeable, own one or more telescopes, and observe the heavens frequently. The majority of readers are intermediate or advanced amateurs. Most, however, are amateur astronomers - people from all walks of life who love the night sky and want to learn everything they can about it. These enthusiasts run the gamut from armchair astronomers to professional astrophysicists. When you write for Sky & Telescope, you're writing for a global readership of more than 60,000 subscribers, newsstand buyers, and others who peruse the magazine in libraries, schools, or their friends' homes. We encourage you to consider Sky & Telescope when you want your ideas to reach the widest possible audience of interested readers. The magazine also serves as a major avenue of communication between amateur and professional astronomers worldwide. Sky & Telescope is the premier showcase for lively, authoritative, and well-illustrated information about the science and hobby of astronomy.
