Year of the Comet
Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)

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Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)

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January 1992

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Encounter in Orion
By Ken Croswell
Close encounters between wandering stars create some strange stellar couples.
pg. 30
Earth's Atmosphere: Terrestrial or Extraterrestrial?
By Leigh Broadhurst
Earth's first atmosphere may have come from objects hurtling out of the sky.
pg. 38
One Day on the Sun
By Dave Bruning
During last July's total eclipse, the unusual shape of the Sun's corona surprised everyone. Here's why.
pg. 48
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac
An Eye on the Deep Sky
By Alister Ling
Probe millions of light-years into space using only your eyes.
pg. 68
Give Your Camera a Piggyback Ride
By John Sanford
Learn one of the most effective techniques for creating stunning photographs of the stars.
pg. 76
Own Your Own Piece of the Moon
By Jim Phillips
Capture a piece of the Moon with a piece of paper.
pg. 83
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