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August 2001
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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 Out of Sight, Out of MOND By
Steve Nadis If a maverick astronomer proves correct, dark matter may not permeate the universe - and we'd have to revisit the hallowed laws of Sir Isaac Newton. |
pg. 26 |
Is There Life Under the Ice? By
Dana Mackenzie With abundant liquid water lurking beneath a crust of frigid ice, Jupiter's moon Europa could provide a hospitable climate for life. |
pg. 32 |
What's Water Got to Do with It? By
William Speed Weed Everyone knows this simple molecule plays a key roll in the development and nourishment of life, but it also proves critical in the process of star formation. |
pg. 38 |
Stepping Stones to Mars By
Dan Durda A near-Earth asteroid could prove to be a tempting target for humans planning their next step beyond Earth orbit and as a trial run for the ultimate mission to Mars. |
pg. 44 |
Voices in the Night By
Steve Edberg If you like the idea of telling your telescope where to go, you should check out the new DigitalSky Voice software from Astro-Physics. |
pg. 64 |
Celestial Portraits: Aquila and Scutum By
Tom Polakis Backyard observers with small telescopes will find plenty of dazzling star clusters and glorious nebulae in this celestial duo. |
pg. 66 |
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