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May 2010
May 2010 WE spiral galaxy
Here are the "where," "how bright," and "how big" for 30 little known telescope targets.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: March 29, 2010
May 2010 Chris Impey
Chris Impey is a professor at the University of Arizona and Deputy Head of the Astronomy Department.
By Karri Ferron // Published: March 29, 2010
Large Sunspot Groups
This previous Astronomy story is a primer on solar features.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: March 29, 2010
May 2010 WE Hubble
The Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2009 is just the latest in a series of penetrating observations of the cosmos made with the Hubble Space Telescope during the past 15 years.
By Richard Talcott // Published: March 29, 2010
May 2010 extremophiles(2)
If the organisms that scientists have found at Earth's extremes are any indication, life on other worlds could be pretty weird.
By Liz Kruesi // Published: March 29, 2010
Scientists use computers to simulate the structure and evolution of our universe.
By Richard Talcott // Published: March 29, 2010
May 2010 image gallery M17
Explore more images of Phil Harrington's top 10 summer binocular treats.
By Michael E. Bakich // Published: March 29, 2010
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