Mercury Magazine Tina D Osmancevic Library 155

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Mercury MagazineTina D Osmancevic Library 155
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Mercury Magazine

• Mercury Magazine features articles showcasing the
  latest developments in astronomy as well as
  society news and monthly sky events.

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Astronomical Society of the Pacific

• Mercury magazine can't be found on newsstands. It
  is an exclusive member benefit. You can receive
  Mercury magazine by joining the ASP. Join the ASP
  and enjoy other member benefits and help support
  the education programs of the ASP.The ASP is a
  non-profit organization whose goal is to promote
  public interest and awareness of astronomy
  through education and outreach programs

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Astronomical Society of the Pacific

• The Astronomical Society of the Pacific was
  founded in 1889 by a group of Northern California
  professional and amateur astronomers after
  joining together to view a rare total solar
  eclipse. The ASP's earliest purpose was to
  disseminate astronomical information - a mission
  which has flourished with astronomers'
  inexhaustible exploration of the universe. The
  ASP has become the largest general astronomy
  society in the world, with members from over 70
  nations.

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The Astronomical Society of the Pacific Officers
and Board Members 2005

•  President Dennis L. Schatz Pacific Science
  Center
• Vice-President James B. KalerUniversity of
  Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Secretary Mary Kay Hemenway University of
  Texas, Austin
• Treasurer Eugene Epstein
• Executive Director Michael Bennett

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Mercury Editor

• James C. White, IIRhodes College

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Contact Information

• The Astronomical Society of the PacificAttn
  Membership Department390 Ashton AvenueSan
  Francisco, CA 94112USA
• Membership Department at 415-337-1100 x105 or by
  e-mail membership_at_astrosociety.org to confirm
  availability of the volume(s

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Mercury Magazine Serial Location King County
Library System

• Nearly 6,000 people receive Mercury. Most are
  active members of the ASP. Mercury is mailed to
  about 600 libraries. You can find Mercury
  magazine in the King County Library Systems Opac.

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History

• In its original incarnation Mercury, the magazine
  of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, was
  first published by the Society in 1925.

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Title and Publication

• Mercury Magazine

• Publication Information San Francisco,
  California. The Astronomical Society of the
  Pacific

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Frequency

• Mercury is the bimonthly membership magazine of
  the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Mercury
  is published six times per year, in January,
  March, May, July, September, and November.
  Originally published in black and white, Mercury
  is now a full-color magazine. A central 4-page
  section contains monthly sky maps and information
  on sky events.

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Subject

• Astronomy Periodicals

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Topics

• It covers an eclectic range of topics, from the
  latest science developments to history,
  education, observing, archaeoastronomy, and
  culture. Most Mercury articles are written by
  leading experts in their respective fields.

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Mercury Magazine

• Call no. PER MER
• Location Bellevue Adult Periodicals
• Holdings BELLEVUE HAS CURRENT 10 YEARS

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ISSN

• 0047-6773

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