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January 1989 |
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Features Space Astronomy Moves Forward |
pg. 22 |
Rediscovering Venus and Jupiter By
Stephen Cole Two planetary missions set for launch in 1989 will show us Venus and the Jovian system as we've never seen them before. |
pg. 24 |
Little Missions, Big Returns By
Stephen P. Maran Because of their size, small missions can do what large missions can't. |
pg. 34 |
The Promise of the 21st Century A new report outlines space science goals for the next century. |
pg. 44 |
Discovery's 'Cargo of Dreams' By
Jeff Kanipe The successful mission of the space shuttle Discovery signals that the United States is back in space. |
pg. 54 |
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac ASTRONOMY's 1989 Sky Guide By
Robert Burnham Get ready for a full year of observing with ASTRONOMY's 1989 night-sky guide. |
pg. 78 |
Secrets of City Astrophotography By
Klaus R. Brasch You don't have to live miles from city lights to capture deep-sky objects on film. |
pg. 90 |
Standout Winter Star Clusters By
Alister Ling Savor the views of glittering gems along the spiral arms of the Milky Way. |
pg. 98 |
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