# SkyNews Magazine > Amateur astronomy magazine for Canada and northern U.S. with observing tips and star charts. (iPhone/iPad app by Magazinecloner.com US LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skynews-magazine/id444933473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749) - Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 12 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-06-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skynews-magazine/id444933473/reviews.md ## What is SkyNews Magazine? SkyNews is a hands-on magazine for amateur astronomers in Canada. It’s written for active stargazers including beginners and intermediates. Each issue contains a current Star Chart for Canada and the northern U.S., seasonal observing tips, expert equipment reviews, space news, a Photo Gallery of reader’s best astrophotos and much more. Edited by popular astronomy author Terrence Dickinson, SkyNews features some of the world’s best science writers including Alen Dyer, Ken Hewitt-White, Gary Seronik, David Levy, Ray Villard and others. Paid-for application downloads include one issue of the user’s choice. Further future issues and back issues can be purchased within the app. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the next released issue. Available subscriptions are: 6 months: US$9.99 (3 Issues) 12 months: US$18.99 (6 Issues) -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period, you will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx ## Key features - Seasonal observing tips - Expert equipment reviews - Space news - Reader astrophoto gallery - Current Star Chart for Canada and northern U.S. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $3.99. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | SkyNews Magazine | $10.49 | per 6 months | | SkyNews Magazine | $19.49 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | SkyNews Magazine 6 back issue bundle | $25.99 | one-time | | SkyNews Magazine 12 issue subscription | $41.99 | one-time | | SkyNews Magazine November-December 2011 issue | $3.99 | one-time | | SkyNews July-Aug | $3.99 | one-time | | March-April 2013 | $3.99 | one-time | | May-June 2013 | $3.99 | one-time | | May/June 2015 | $5.99 | one-time | | Jul-Aug 2017 | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skynews-magazine/id444933473/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Don't get me wrong *2012-09-23, version 4.1.8* The Canadian SkyNews is a great magazine; it is the app that really stinks. I have had it for two months now and bought a full annual subscription. Now I face an app that constantly crashes before it can even open an issue of the magazine. That's why I don't like it. ## Frequently asked questions about SkyNews Magazine ### What is SkyNews Magazine? SkyNews Magazine is a publication for amateur astronomers in Canada and the northern U.S. It provides seasonal observing tips, equipment reviews, space news, and a star chart. ### What content is included in SkyNews Magazine? Each issue contains a current Star Chart for Canada and the northern U.S., seasonal observing tips, expert equipment reviews, space news, and a Photo Gallery of reader's astrophotos. ### How can I purchase issues of SkyNews Magazine? Paid downloads include one issue of your choice. Further future and back issues can be purchased within the app. Subscriptions are also available. ### What are the subscription options for SkyNews Magazine? Subscriptions are available for 6 months at US$9.99 (3 issues) and 12 months at US$18.99 (6 issues). Subscriptions start from the next released issue. ### How do I manage my SkyNews Magazine subscription? Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the current period ends. You can turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings, but cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period. ### Can I access my purchased issues on multiple devices with SkyNews Magazine? Yes, users can register for or log in to a pocketmags account in-app. This protects your issues in case of a lost device and allows browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. ### What devices is SkyNews Magazine compatible with? SkyNews Magazine is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 4.3 or later. ### How often is SkyNews Magazine updated? The app was last updated on June 12, 2018, with version 6.0.0. The subscription model suggests new issues are released periodically based on the 6-month and 12-month plans. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 6.0.0 — 2018-06-12 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Improved reading experience iPhone X support Bug fixes and other improvements **We always love to hear your feedback. 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