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paulushumungus
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posted 05-04-2009 06:08 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for paulushumungus   Click Here to Email paulushumungus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
There is a great collectors edition magazine just out from "Sky at Night Magazine" all about the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11. It is £5.99 and well worth a copy.

Andy McCulley
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posted 05-05-2009 08:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Andy McCulley   Click Here to Email Andy McCulley     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Are you talking about the May issue?

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posted 05-06-2009 02:58 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for taylora98   Click Here to Email taylora98     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Apparently this is a special limited edition and is only available online or in WH Smith, according to the SaN forum. Has anyone actually seen it in stores in the UK yet?

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posted 05-06-2009 06:49 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for parg1   Click Here to Email parg1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It is a special collector's issue not the monthly issue, available at WH Smiths in the UK. It has 104 pages including several photo sections covering various stages of the mission as well as articles covering the mission:
  • Race To The Moon (Dominic Sandbrook)
  • Making the Moon Rocket (Picture Special)
  • The Men Who Made History (Piers Bizony)
  • Saturn V (Peter Bond)
  • In Training (Picture Special)
  • The Longest Journey To Work (Piers Bizony)
  • The Eagle Has Landed (Graham Southorn)
  • Launch (Picture Special)
  • Assuming Control (Giles Sparrow)
  • The BBC's Man On The Scene (Sarah Reed)
  • A Safe Landing (Will Gater)
  • On The Moon (Picture Special)
  • A Story Set In Stone (Dr Wendell Mendell)
  • From Space To The Small Screen (Radio Times)
  • Looking Back (Chris Bramley)
  • Return to Earth (Picture Special)
  • Trapped In A Trailer (David Darling)
  • How Do We Know It Wasn't All A Hoax (Dr Martin Hendry)
  • DVDs & Books
  • The Last Word From The First Man (Professor James R. Hansen, interview with Neil Armstrong)
  • Celebrations (Picture Special)
Hope this helps - a really good addition to my library.

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posted 05-06-2009 07:17 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for taylora98   Click Here to Email taylora98     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks for the update. I found a copy in WHSMITH Oxford Street.

GoesTo11
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posted 05-08-2009 11:22 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for GoesTo11   Click Here to Email GoesTo11     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Has anyone else in the US tried to order this through the BBC site? It keeps telling me I want "Sky at Night" binders instead. I've emailed them, but I was curious as to whether anyone else has had the same problem. Thanks!

Rick Mulheirn
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posted 05-08-2009 01:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Rick Mulheirn   Click Here to Email Rick Mulheirn     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
FWIW neither W.H.Smiths in Liverpool or Birkenhead have this or expect to get it.

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posted 05-08-2009 02:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JLR1   Click Here to Email JLR1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by GoesTo11:
It keeps telling me I want "Sky at Night" binders instead.
I had the same issue with trying to order from the US. Let us know what you find out... thanks.

Paul23
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posted 05-08-2009 02:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Paul23   Click Here to Email Paul23     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm going to give the Reading branch a try tomorrow, my local one didn't have it but then that's no surprise. Maybe would have stood a better chance if Kerry Katona had been on the front cover!

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posted 05-08-2009 03:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Madon_space   Click Here to Email Madon_space     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just wanted to say thank you for the Heads up about this book, definitely a great addition to my collection.

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gliderpilotuk
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posted 05-08-2009 03:56 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for gliderpilotuk   Click Here to Email gliderpilotuk     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just ordered two copies from the BBC website. No shipping payable, so easier than tracking down a copy in WHS.

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posted 05-08-2009 07:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dwight   Click Here to Email Dwight     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
WHS in Kingston had several copies. The Epsom store didnt. (Neither did the Dover Port store after passport control - although they had a few Apollo 10 editions.)

danpal
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posted 05-09-2009 07:06 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for danpal   Click Here to Email danpal     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The same problem to order it from Italy.

Paul23
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posted 05-09-2009 09:02 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Paul23   Click Here to Email Paul23     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The WH Smiths in Reading town centre had two copies left this morning.

paulushumungus
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posted 05-09-2009 02:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for paulushumungus   Click Here to Email paulushumungus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It is available from the Burton upon Trent WHSmiths.

OLDIE
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posted 05-09-2009 02:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for OLDIE     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Copies were also available in Portsmouth.

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posted 05-10-2009 12:20 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cspg   Click Here to Email cspg     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Same problem ordering from Switzerland. Also emailed them about this.
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Originally posted by gliderpilotuk:
Just ordered two copies from the BBC website.
I haven't found the book/magazine from the BBC website you're referring to. It's only "available" from the link provided by taylora98's post.

OLDIE
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posted 05-10-2009 02:49 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for OLDIE     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
If you follow the link to the BBC website, find ADULT, then SKY AT NIGHT magazine. Click on "website". This then has two ways to purchase the Special Apollo 11 Souvenir (they both talk about pre-ordering, so the website is a little out of date!) Hope this helps.

Thanks for all the "heads-up" on new publications.

gliderpilotuk
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posted 05-10-2009 09:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for gliderpilotuk   Click Here to Email gliderpilotuk     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Google works pretty well if you can't find the website but here's the direct link to save the effort.

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posted 05-10-2009 09:45 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cspg   Click Here to Email cspg     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
That's the link provided by taylora98! And the one that doesn't work for us, overseas buyers!
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Originally posted by OLDIE:
If you follow the link to the BBC website, find ADULT, then SKY AT NIGHT magazine.
Been there, done that = doesn't work! (Or back to square one.)

Okay, I could eventually call them but then I'll probably end not understanding a word they say - and yes, I'm "supposed" to be British...

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Thanks for all the "heads-up" on new publications.
You're most welcome about the new pubs!

Philip
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posted 05-11-2009 02:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Philip   Click Here to Email Philip     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
What's this:
Please select how many binders you would like to purchase
We just want the magazine, no binders...

Lou Chinal
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posted 05-11-2009 11:32 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lou Chinal   Click Here to Email Lou Chinal     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I can't get any of the links to work. Will someone in the UK buy me one and I'll send you the money?

OLDIE
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posted 05-11-2009 01:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for OLDIE     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Has anyone from outside the U.K. tried e-mailing the BBC on their helpline? This is listed as bbc@servicehelpline.co.uk on their subscription web page. Could be worth a try (if only to find out what the problem is!).

cspg
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posted 05-11-2009 11:58 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cspg   Click Here to Email cspg     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just did - again. If you click on the email address from the Sky At Night website, the link gives you a wrong email (a "r" is missing in the word "service"), so the first time it bounced back.

Now I have emailed both the BBC and Sky At Night: skyatnight at servicehelpline.co.uk and bbc at servicehelpline.co.uk. Let's see if anyone answers. The more emails they get the more likely they will answer.

Philip
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posted 05-12-2009 01:59 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Philip   Click Here to Email Philip     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Chris, also e-mailed (to what should be the correct e-mail address) and left a "complaint" on the SkyAtNight forum

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posted 05-12-2009 09:33 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cspg   Click Here to Email cspg     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Seen that- and thanks! At least, they're saying they're going to fix the problem asap.

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posted 05-12-2009 09:55 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for GoesTo11   Click Here to Email GoesTo11     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Received an email from the BBC helpdesk this AM...For now, at least, the Apollo 11 special issue is only available to subscribers in the UK.

So as a last resort, a bleg: If any cSers on the Old Sod are willing to procure a couple of these for me (obviously I'll remit cover price plus mailing costs), please email me. THANKS!

danpal
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posted 05-12-2009 11:43 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for danpal   Click Here to Email danpal     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I just received an email from BBC:
Thank you for your email regarding Sky At Night magazine. I can confirm that the Special edition is available to subscribers in Italy. This is priced at £9.49. To order this, please call our Customer Care Team on +44 (0) 1795 414 746.

Philip
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posted 05-13-2009 10:24 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Philip   Click Here to Email Philip     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The issue with ordering should now be resolved.

cspg
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posted 05-13-2009 11:35 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cspg   Click Here to Email cspg     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yes. Although when you click on "place your order", the image is still of Sky at Night magazine binder! The description of the item ordered is however correct. Which one will I get, the binder or the magazine?

spacepete11
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posted 05-18-2009 12:30 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for spacepete11   Click Here to Email spacepete11     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have been a daily reader of the cS site for several years and have been developing my collection through some great dealers, several Autographica shows and the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation show at Kennedy Space Center last November which was a truly memorable experience. This is my first posting and look forward to many more.

Regarding the Sky at Night Collectors Edition of 'Man on the Moon', I purchased the only one they had in my local WH Smith store last weekend and it really is a great read but yesterday whilst visiting a local city centre store to my amazement they had a shelf full which I duly purchased.

I therefore have seven copies available to anyone who would like to purchase one. Magazine plus postage and packing:

  • UK mainland £9.50
  • Europe (tracked postage) $25
  • US (tracked postage) $30
I accept PayPal. Please e-mail me off list for details at: whitepeter8@aol.com

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posted 05-20-2009 10:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for mmmoo   Click Here to Email mmmoo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I received my copy today which I ordered via the BBC magazines website.

Its an excellent publication, well worth the £5.99! My only complaint is that they didn't credit me for the East Crater Moonpan on page 47!

Mike Constantine
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Paul23
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posted 05-23-2009 04:56 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Paul23   Click Here to Email Paul23     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just a note about another sighting of the magazine. There was a copy for sale in the larger WH Smiths at London Waterloo (the one in the centre of the station not off to the side) this afternoon.

I'm afraid I was just travelling through en route so I can't buy it for anyone but thought it was worth mentioning in case anyone is from round there who wanted a copy.

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posted 05-26-2009 08:44 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cspg   Click Here to Email cspg     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by cspg:
Which one will I get, the binder or the magazine?
Oh well, today I received the...magazine!

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posted 05-27-2009 11:32 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JPSastro   Click Here to Email JPSastro     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by Andy McCulley:
Are you talking about the May issue?
The May issue #48/CD 48 has a CD that includes the Apollo 10 Special. A complete copy of the original Press Kit (PDF), some videos in flight activities (silent) and PR photos are included (hear no evil, see no evil and say no evil photo).

I purchase this excellent British magazine at Border's because it usually covers manned and unmanned spaceflight quite well. (I like the pictures and the format.)

I recently went through all the past CDs and found on #29 an interview from 18 November 1970 with Neil Armstrong conducted by Sir Patrick Moore. It is very obvious that Mr. Armstrong is very uncomfortable being interviewed. Once he gets going it's good. Neil talks about the color contrasts of the lunar surface in different lighting, looking up at the "sky" and so on. This interview is maybe 10 minutes in length and in black and white and it's really fascinating hearing and seeing Mr. Armstrong in an interview since they are rare.

This CD also has interview with Gene Cernan, the last man. These CDs usually have a lot of good stuff on them. I have located numerous interviews with Apollo astronauts (many with Cernan).

The main topics are usually astronomy, which are of interest to me. But there are some treasures mixed in. If you run across it at the bookstore give it a glance. It isn't cheap. $8.75 an issue.

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posted 05-30-2009 09:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for FFrench     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by JPSastro:
The May issue #48/CD 48 has a CD that includes the Apollo 10 Special...
I purchase this excellent British magazine at Borders

I spotted a copy at a Barnes & Noble yesterday too.

paulushumungus
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posted 05-31-2009 02:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for paulushumungus   Click Here to Email paulushumungus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
There is another interesting publication out too - exclusive to W H Smith. It is a reproduction of the Daily Mirror newspaper of Monday July 21st,1969 packaged with the Discovery channel's DVD documentary "NASAs greatest missions - Landing the Eagle". It costs £7.99.

Paul23
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posted 05-31-2009 03:05 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Paul23   Click Here to Email Paul23     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sounds quite good but I think I'd rather have paid less and just had the newspaper repro as I already have the series on DVD

Philip
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posted 06-05-2009 09:20 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Philip   Click Here to Email Philip     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Got mine today but I immediately noticed that in the computer drawing of the Apollo 11 landing site, the LM is 180° wrongly oriented. The astronauts got out on the shadow side of the LM, so the landing leg with ladder should point to the West. Armstrong's photo shows the gray backside of the ascent stage...Could someone check page 47 and check this out?

Philip
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posted 06-05-2009 01:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Philip   Click Here to Email Philip     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This NASA image superimposed the lay-out of a baseball field over the lunar map of the landing site in order to give US citizens an idea of the size of the landing site. Most Americans are familiar with the size of a baseball field...

The Lunar Module leg with the ladder should point into the shadow of the LM as in the NASA lay-out.


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