October 1987

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The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each monthly issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in an easy-to-understand, user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level.

Features

The Geometry of Space and Time

By James Charles LoPresto

pg. 6

Earth and Moon Together

By Hank Brandli

pg. 20

Forum

- Astronomy 101: Alone against the Universe - Rising above the World - Breaking 'Aperture Fever' - Seeing a Vampire in the Mirror - The Golden Age of Science Is Now

pg. 24

In Focus

pg. 32

Behind the Scenes

pg. 33

Astronomy Reviews

pg. 38

Special Section

ASTRONOMY's 1987 Guide to Telescopes

pg. 46

Do Your Homework before You Buy

By Bill Volkart