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May 2002 |
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Features When Branes Collide By
Steve Nadis Do extra dimensions explain some of the mysteries of the universe? Or do they create more mysteries? |
pg. 34 |
By
Neil F. Comins Stars hide a wealth of information about the universe encoded in their colors |
pg. 40 |
By
Andrew Cheng Finally, a mission seems sure to head off for the last great unexplored world in our solar system. |
pg. 46 |
Russian-Made Telescopes By
Phil Harrington New imports from LOMO America, the company responsible for Russia's largest optical projects, offer Maksutovs for North American observers. |
pg. 62 |
Celestial Portraits: Canes Venatici By
Tom Polakis A constellation highlighed by the Whirlpool Galaxy also holds many other bright star systems along with a pretty impressive globular custer. |
pg. 66 |
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