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April 1992 |
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Features Beyond the Big Bang By
Jeff Kanipe New observations suggest that theories of how the universe formed may need revision. |
pg. 30 |
Three Nights on Kitt Peak By
Dave Bruning Learn what it is like to observe with one of the world's largest telescopes. |
pg. 38 |
Mysterious Sungrazers By
Gerrit L. Verschuur These comets plunge into the Sun and are more common than once believed. |
pg. 46 |
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac How to Collimate Your Telescope By
Michael Porcellino Easy steps to proper telescope alignment will keep images sharp and clear. |
pg. 60 |
Ring of Fire By
Richard Talcott On January 4, viewers on the West Coast witnessed a sunset they'll never forget. |
pg. 68 |
Building Owl Observatory - Part 1 By
Jim Krick Here's how to build your own backyard observatory from the ground up. |
pg. 74 |
Explore the Lunar Rays By
Edmund A. Fortier Full Moon and nothing to look at? Guess again! |
pg. 80 |
Comets for the Big Dobs By
Norman Carlson Take on a new deep-sky observing challenge - tracking down this summer's crop of faint comets. |
pg. 85 |
Departments Behind the Scenes Letters Viewpoint Paul Revere's Ride Space News Exploring the Ultraviolet Reader Reports Jupiter and Saturn Astronomy Books AstroBytes Distant Suns for Windows New Astronomy Products Meetings and Events Readings and Credits Advertiser Index
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