Name: Astronomy Now Magazine
Rating: 2 (7 reviews)

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Astronomy Now Magazine

Pole Star Publications

Released: 2012-12-20

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Version 2.0.0

Free 0%

Version 2.0.0

Released: 2012-12-20

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Description

Since 1987, Astronomy Now magazine has been essential reading for astronomers in the UK and around the world. Each month, the magazine contains features, reviews, news and practical guides on all aspects of astronomy, from the latest scientific discoveries to advice for those discovering the night sky for the first time.

Individual issues are available for £4.50 or less. Subscribe monthly for £3.99. A six month subscription for six issues is £17.99 or get 12 issues with the annual subscription of £32.99.

Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when your free trial period ends. Your subscription to Astronomy Now automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal at the same price within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription through Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Free trials are only available to new subscribers.

What's New in Version 2.0.0

We've completely redesigned the app for a better reading experience on iPad and iPhone screens of all sizes.

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Name

Pole Star Publications Limited

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Information

Developer

Pole Star Publications

Version

2.0.0

Size

13.8 MB

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VPP Device Licensing

Yes

Rating

Rated: 4+

Compatibility

iOS 8.0 or later

Devices

iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPad 2 (Wi-Fi), iPad 2 (3G), iPad (3rd Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (3rd Generation) (4G), iPad (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (4th Generation) (4G), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (Wi-Fi), iPad mini (4G), iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (5th generation), iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation), Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5

Languages

English

App Store: Customer Ratings

Ratings & Reviews

2.0 of 5 (7 Ratings)

App Store: Customer Reviews

2017-08-31

Problems again!

Here we go again. Up till July 2017 it was working fine - good in fact as the magazine worked with a full menu you could select from and read articles. September issue doesn't download properly and is just a huge stream of 132 pages you have to wade through!!! Hopeless. I've just renewed my subscription in June so not happy! Going to ask for a refund if this isn't cleared up quickly!

2017-08-24

Where is my online issue? App crap

Second month in a row now where the paper issue is on the shelves two weeks ago and still no online issue available, maddening!

I phoned them up and they state only one person works on this. Won't be renewing my subscription. I will try Sky at Night instead.

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Update 24 Aug 17

Once again the app shows new issue but it cannot be viewed.

Amateurs Astronomers? No, just amateurs.

2017-08-07

Astronomy now app

Only works one way up on my iPad. Also pages missing in the latest issue (August). Visual layout not as good as original magazine.

2017-01-15

Good Work

This update is good as it looks and operates as a tablet app. Previous updates have had the appearance of a paper magazine in app form and were sometimes difficult to navigate. Saving articles to scrap book is useful too.

2016-12-31

Do not update! They keep removing past purchases

Yet again, the app has wiped out all my back issues [3 years worth!], and will not allow me to download them from the server.

This has happened twice before. The first time is excusable because they were learning to use the store, the second was not; the third is downright insulting to the customer base. My previous comments were polite- but I have now lost my rag completely with these guys.

I will be seeking a full refund for all past purchases, as I am entitled to by UK and EU law.

NB: at least they have responded rapidly to my report and state that they are trying to fix the problem (2012-12-30).

2016-12-03

What's gone wrong - again

New version has lost all my back editions, not happy at all !

2016-08-05

Poor as subscribed but no issues show up on my iPhone

Subscribed and bought a few issues but no new issues have shown up since I subscribed in May - will be seeking to cancel - don't touch as a pile of rubbish

2016-02-27

Does not work

I signed up for a 12 month subscription. The March edition has been in the shops for a while but no sign of it to down load to ipad. Looks like this is a common problem.

2015-12-16

Getting worse

It is 16 Dec and no sign of Dec issue. I have now cancelled my subscription. A great shame as when the issue is in time the presentation on my iPad is superb. Much better than the PDFs version.

2015-12-05

late issues

5th December now and still no December issue on my ipad. Even worse no November issue on my Phone. Please sort this out.

2015-11-02

It's a beautiful app but

...there seems to be a big issue on getting the online editions out on time. It's now November 2nd and I haven't received this month's issue. This makes the magazine kind of pointless as the monthly guide is the main reason for buying it.

2015-05-01

Unable to download the digital magazine

10 months subscription ahead and is no possible to download the last number. what is going on?

2014-05-07

Fantastic

Very well put together. Interactive, well designed, not sure I'll ever need to buy the paper based magazine again. Most other astro mags on the store are very simple or even just plain copies of printed version, but AN has created a great experience - worth every penny.

2013-04-23

Content counts

I have been a subscriber to the print edition for many years, and it is the content of the magazine that keeps me coming back. This version is good enough to use, so I'm switching from print to electronic. The gain is I can keep back copies without having to find somewhere to keep old issues. The downside, not much really, although the electronic version could be better, for example scrollable text fields, slide shows for images, page numbers when looking at thumbnails. At least you can zoom in and drag around the pages, so in some cases it is easier to read than the print version (age and foreground/background colours that don't standout used to be a bit of a problem now and again.

The 'Favourites' is useful, though I only have one issue so far, so I don't know if it is per issue or not. A search option would be nice.

For the content alone, if you have an interest in the subject it is money well spent.

2013-02-22

AN

I think the Astronomy Now App is good value

2013-01-20

Not what it should be!

As a long time subscriber to the original paper version, I thought I could just switch to this digital one. Seems not! Looks like they expect me to take out an additional subscription.

They are missing an opportunity to save on printing and postage costs. There loss! I'm going to uninstall until they get their act together.

2012-12-29

Frustrating

Maybe it's my iPad 1 but after using the Focus magazine, Astronomy Now is disappointing. Pinch to zoom is flaky with the page not refreshing or altering res. swipe to scroll sometimes doesn't. I just need to find now how to cancel the subscription after the free trial-where is this auto-renew thing?