April
2010
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Astronomy magazine
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Features
How many civilizations lurk in the cosmos?
Fifty years after Frank Drake quantified life in our galaxy, here's where we stand.
By Steve Nadis
Secrets of the Kuiper Belt
The frigid edge of our planetary zone has launched a white-hot revolution in understanding the solar system's origin and evolution.
By S. Alan Stern
Who was Thomas Harriot?
England's contemporary of Galileo observed the Sun, the Moon, and Jupiter's satellites through an early telescope.
By Dan Falk
Imaging prehistoric sunrises
With a bit of detective work and graphic manipulation, this astrophotographer visualizes sunrises that prehistoric skywatchers saw.
By Frank Zullo
Meade's LightSwitch technology makes observing a snap
This new go-to scope takes the hassle out of setup and offers high-quality optics to boot.
By Phil Harrington
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Stephen James O'Meara's Secret Sky
Telescope Insider
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