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September 1992 |
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Features Mars Observer: Return to the Red Planet By
Diane Ainsworth This month the United States launches its first probe to Mars in 17 years. |
pg. 28 |
The Huntsman Nebula By
David Allen, Vikki Meadows Infrared cameras reveal a gigantic nebula hiding in the southern sky. |
pg. 38 |
Where Has Pluto's Family Gone? By
Alan S. Stern Hundreds of icy planets may have riddled the solar system. |
pg. 40 |
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac Hop into Deep-Sky Observing By
Marcel W. Bergman Trouble finding the Andromeda Galaxy? It's a breeze once you know how to hop through the stars. |
pg. 60 |
Hunting Down the Helix By
Phil Harrington The constellation Aquarius holds the autumn sky's finest planetary nebula. |
pg. 66 |
Exploring the Autumn Sky By
Deborah Byrd To discover the autumn constellations, take this tour from Capricornus to Andromeda. |
pg. 72 |
Getting the Exposure Right By
Alan Dyer Not too dark and not too bright. Here are simple tips for getting your astrophotos exposed just right. |
pg. 78 |
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