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October 2000 |
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Features High-Tech Twin Towers By
Rex Graham The brand-new Gemini observatory telescopes prepare to raise the bar on infrared astronomy. |
pg. 36 |
Cosmic Intrigue By
Denise Kaisler Globular star clusters hold ancient secrets about the earliest days of the galaxy. |
pg. 42 |
Embracing the End By
Fred C. Adams, Greg Laughlin The vast future holds remnants of dead stars in collision, decay of particles, and eternal nothingness. |
pg. 48 |
Catch a Gravity Wave By
Marcia Bartusiak The LIGO observatory aims to put Einstein to the test. |
pg. 54 |
Kids' Corner: Reflections on Refractors By
Glenn Chaple A small refractor can be the gateway to a lifetime of observing. |
pg. 76 |
Observing Like a Pro By
Adam Block Kitt Peak's advanced observing program lets you step into the driver's seat with some pretty big scopes. |
pg. 80 |
Celestial Portraits: Telescopium, Indus, and Pavo By
Tom Polakis Deep southern constellations hide a wealth of galaxies and a few clusters too. |
pg. 86 |
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