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November 1988 |
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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 Mercury's Heart of Iron By
Clark R. Chapman Mercury's huge iron core and violent origin have generated new interest in a planet once thought dull. |
pg. 22 |
William Herschel: Pioneer of the Stars By
Brian Jones With the biggest scopes in the eighteenth century, amateur astronomer William Herschel opened up the stellar universe. |
pg. 40 |
A New 'Yardstick' for the Universe By
Gerrit L. Verschuur Understanding a cosmic illusion could lead to a new understanding of the fate of the universe. |
pg. 60 |
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac How to Make Great Astrophotos By
Jack B. Newton An expert astrophotographer gives candid advice on successful sky photography. |
pg. 82 |
A New Dimension to Winter Sky Objects By
David J. Eicher Expand your observing horizons with photographs that capture details your eye can't see. |
pg. 94 |
The Revolution in Fast Film New fast films give you quicker results - and more time for astrophotography. |
pg. 100 |
The Astrophotographer's Gadget Box Build yourself a collection of astrophotography gadgets to improve your photos. |
pg. 107 |
Departments Behind the Scenes Letters Viewpoint Amateurs as Professionals AstroNews Sunlike Star Has Planets? Space News Bush/Dukakis Space Race Amateur News Amateurs Gather at Stellafane Reader Reports Dust Clouds on Mars Forum Astronomy Books Meetings and Events Readings and Resources Credits Advertiser Index
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