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Astronomy magazine's Atlas of the Stars is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn the constellations, find the brightest stars, and view the best deep-sky objects. This easy-to-use issue shows everything you can see in the night sky with the naked eye or with a small telescope. - Contains 87,000 stars down to magnitude 8.5. - Has more than 1,200 deep-sky objects. - Enjoy more than 100 high-quality photographs of celestial objects. - 100
...42 years ago, George Lucas drew inspiration from cinematic greats and the serials of his youth to fashion an unforgettable saga that launched an empire and changed moviegoing forever. Now, we see that journey come to a close in Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, and the experts at Entertainment Weekly are here to cover the Star Wars saga from start to finish.
Until 1987, when anyone thought of Star Trek, they pictured Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Lt. Uhura, and space as it was seen in the 1960s—before the moon landing. Then, on Sept. 28, 1987, everything changed. Star Trek: The Next Generation warped onto syndicated TV, and suddenly the captain of the USS Enterprise was Jean-Luc Picard, a bald Frenchman who spoke with an English accent. He was in charge of an all-new starship Enterprise leading a completely
..."The Force awakens in a young scavenger called Rey, who crosses the path of Kylo Ren, a mysterious practitioner of the dark side of the Force. Teaming up with a former stormtrooper, Finn, a Resistance pilot, Poe Dameron, an astromech droid, BB-8, and the rest of the Resistance, Rey begins an epic journey. As she joins the fight against the sinister First Order, she meets the lost Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, and faces the returning menace of
...A long, long time ago, in cineplexes not very far away, a little movie called Star Wars came out and unexpectedly became one of the most influential films in history. In fact, it was such a success, it led to a follow-up, The Empire Strikes Back, which became one of the most acclaimed sequels of all time. So, naturally that meant there had to be a third installment in this burgeoning franchise. Seldom had there ever been more pressure on a project
...Over the course of seven seasons and a movie, the Emmy award-winning Star Wars: The Clone Wars expands on the Skywalker saga to tell the story of the epic conflict between the loyal Republic clone troopers and the relentless droids of the Separatists. This deluxe collector’s edition includes: an in-depth guide to every episode, stunning original concept art, behind-the-scenes interviews with director Dave Filoni and his team on bringing the
...Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: The 40th Anniversary Special explores the myths, legends, and reality behind the critical and box-office smash hit that has been a fan-favorite since its release in 1980. Learn how iconic sequences, such as the battle of Hoth, the Millennium Falcon’s pursuit through the asteroid field, and Luke Skywalker’s epic duel with Darth Vader in Cloud City, were brought from script to screen. Featuring on-set interviews
...Journey to amazing world as Star Wars: The Mandalorian, the critically acclaimed series that expands the Star Wars universe, continues to tell the acclaimed story of the mysterious Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin and the Child. This deluxe edition collects the stunning artwork from chapters 5-8, featuring the droids, rogues, and soldiers of the Empire as seen in the hit series.
"“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” For more than four decades, the Skywalker saga has thrilled generations of fans who have grown up with one of the greatest stories in cinematic history. This epic volume goes behind the scenes on the entire Skywalker saga from 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope to 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, including interviews with the principal cast and crew, and imagery culled from the Lucasfilm
...Star Trek isn’t so much a series of shows and movies as it is a way of life. What began more than five decades ago as a simple TV show about a spaceship and its crew has turned into a cultural juggernaut, spawning not only seven series and 13 movies but also becoming a part of the U.S. space program (the first NASA space shuttle was named the Enterprise, in honor of the famous Star Trek spaceship) and creating a fan base whose name has become
..."Star Wars fans are about to take their next step into an even larger world. Just when it seemed that the power of the Force couldn’t get any stronger, the franchise is set to grow even more. Aug. 23 will see the debut of the long-anticipated series Ahsoka, while the Goonies-inspired Jude Law series, Skeleton Crew, is rumored to be arriving on Disney+ in November or December. By the end of 2024, the 100-years-in-the-past, Phantom Menace
...The core of the Star Wars saga is an age-old tale: The battle between good and evil. It’s seen in Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader, the rebels vs. the Empire, and Rey vs. Kylo Ren. But the real battle, according to Star Wars creator George Lucas, is much more personal. It’s the struggle of good vs. evil that’s waged inside every character in the galaxy. Almost everyone in Star Wars walks a tightrope on the journey of self-discovery, battling
...Since the premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV) in 1977, our world has been made richer by the adventures of rebels long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away. Creator George Lucas turned his modest sci-fi film into a sprawling media empire, one glowing with a constellation of movie prequels, sequels and spinoffs, and now acclaimed animated and live-action television series. From Star Wars: The Clone Wars to 2023’s Ahsoka, The Unofficial
...When it comes to discovering all there is to know about this legendary phenomenon, to paraphrase Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Ultimate Guide to Star Wars is the magazine you’re looking for. A long, long time ago – 1977, to be exact – in cineplexes not that far away, one of the most exciting and enduring franchises in entertainment history soared off into the stratosphere. Star Wars came onto the scene as an unheralded science fiction saga, following
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