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December 1992 |
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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 Building the Glass Giant of Palomar By
William J. McPeak An eclectic mix of talented individuals saw the 200-inch Hale telescope to completion. |
pg. 30 |
A New Member of the Family By
David J. Eicher An icy body beyond Pluto may be a miniplanet or huge comet. |
pg. 38 |
Ice Ages of Mars By
Jeffrey S. Kargel, Robert G. Strom Astronomers ask if mighty glaciers and rivers once carved and scoured the surface of the Red Planet. |
pg. 40 |
Giving Birth to Supernovae By
Andrew M. Thorpe Any of ten nearby stars could be the next one to explode. |
pg. 46 |
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac A Hubcap Full of Stars By
Peter Zaffo You can take all-sky photos with equipment from an auto-parts store. |
pg. 62 |
Taking Pictures with Your Telescope By
Alan Dyer Here's how to turn your camera and telescope into a great astrophoto rig. |
pg. 66 |
When the Moon Disappears By
Alan Dyer, Richard Talcott The evening of December 9 heralds the best total lunar eclipse in over three years. |
pg. 74 |
Exploring the Winter Sky By
Deborah Byrd A multitude of bright stars and constellations makes winter evenings a great time for learning the sky. |
pg. 80 |
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