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January 2006 |
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Features By
Francis Reddy Spacecraft explored two planets and touched an asteroid,
while astronomers puzzled over an errant space rock, larger galaxies, and a titanic explosion in space. |
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Ken Croswell A century ago, a runaway star helped astronomers uncover the Milky Way’s structure. |
pg. 50 |
By
C. Renée James Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin laid the foundation of stellar astrophysics, fusing astronomy and the world of atoms. |
pg. 56 |
A field guide to other worlds By
Richard Talcott From hot Jupiters to pulsar planets, the Milky Way brims with strange planets. |
pg. 70 |
View the sky’s greatest nebula By
Raymond Shubinski On a brisk winter night, the Orion Nebula’s secrets beckon astronomers and observers alike. |
pg. 72 |
By
Martin Ratcliffe The ringed planet is now at its best until 2029, so make the most out of your time at the eyepiece. |
pg. 82 |
By
William Schomaker Jack Horkheimer talks about bringing the universe into millions of living rooms. |
pg. 88 |
Eyes wide open By
Mike Marcotte Say goodbye to eye fatigue by adding the Denkmeier Binoviewer to your observing kit. |
pg. 94 |
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