Do You Believe in The Big Bang? - December Issue - Astronomy

--In the December issue of Astronomy magazine there is an article titled, 'Do You Believe in the Big Bang? - 5 reasons why you should' by Jim Sweitzer. For those who get Astronomy, I thought I would throw that up in the air.------------------

Hi TC,I read the article last week, I liked it. I subscribe on-line to Astronomy but must say I like Sky and Telescope a little more. Astronomy Now is a good one too, when you can find it. Are you a stargazer ?Clear Skies !Frank

"Hi TC,
I read the article last week, I liked it."
--I think the article was alright, I do however, IMO think that his use of logic in scientific methodology is a bit sloppy though.--Personally, the most interesting segment was his notion that the big bang not only must imply an origin ex nihilo of matter & energy, but of space-time. This piece is in his introductory paragraphs."I subscribe on-line to Astronomy but must say I like Sky and Telescope a little more. Astronomy Now is a good one too, when you can find it."
--What kind of information in sky & telescope is of higher quality than Astronomy? I've heard of the magazine and see it often referenced in papers with a cosmological application."Are you a stargazer ?"
--Technically you could call me a stargazer, there is nothing more phenomenal & fascinating than simply gazing at the stars on a clear night. But unfortunately, I don't have a telescope I had earlier planned on ordering a 16 inch for the past two or so years, though the interest in spending so much money dwindled to where it wouldn't be worth it. I still look forward to getting a 4 to 8 inch or somewhere in between, but I think I need to get my motorcycle first . Until then I'll have to use my own eyes until we can genetically engineer telescopic optic implants or something of that nature That would be interesting.------------------

TC,I found the implication of creation a little unexpected, but pleasing.IMHO I feel Astronomy is a little more "sensational" in their approach than S&T. The article you read is an example. Catch your interest and have you buy tha magazine. The cover of another recent issue had the depiction of a huge asteroid striking earth. I think the equipment reviews in S&T are better, the sky charts easier to work with (especially the interactive one) and the archives better. Both magazines are good and any amateur should subscribe to one. Both also have websites that are free :
http://www.astronomy.com and Just a moment... , check them out, see which one you prefer.I believe you have made a very wise decision not to buy a 16" 'scope at this time. I suggest that if you have a pair of binoculars, give them a try. I was amazed what an improvment they made over naked eye observing. If you have a camera tripod to use even better, an adapter can be bought for under $20. Having a stable mount really helps. If you like what you see, you can always go out and purchase a 'scope.Clearer Skies !Frank

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