March 2000
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Features
Hunting Planets Beyond
With 33 extrasolar planets now known – and none similar to those in our solar system – astronomers are changing their ideas on how planets form.
Switched at Birth
Planetary scientists used to think that gas-giant planets took a billion years to form, but recent studies suggest the process lasted a mere few million years.
Hubble Warrior
How old and big is the cosmos, and how fast is it expanding? Cosmologist Wendy Freedman finds herself at the center of these raging debates.
Night Visions
The author combines an artist’s eye with the right technique and a perfect location in Israel’s Negev Desert to create stunning starscapes.
Reaching for the Sun
In 1835 French philosopher Auguste Comte declared that we would never be able to learn what celestial objects are made of. He didn’t count on the ingenuity of scientists.
How to Record the Digital Sky
Many people think that CCD imaging requires lots of technical know-how, but a few simple techniques will have you capturing great shots in no time.
ETXtasy
Meade’s new 3.6-inch ETX telescope has added built-in motors and an optional Autostar computer system to make a good scope even better.
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