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March 2007 |
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Features What secrets lurk in the brightest galaxies? By
Bruce Dorminey Violent, erratic behavior powers jets within blazars, the most manic galaxies. |
pg. 26 |
Raising the curtain on extreme stars By
Tod E. Strohmeyer Superdense neutron stars show astronomers exotic worlds of pressure, magnetism, and gravity. |
pg. 32 |
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Francis Reddy Computer simulations provide unique insights into how stars explode. |
What makes stars explode? By
Francis Reddy Sound waves in collapsing stars may produce supernova explosions.
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pg. 38 |
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Francis Reddy For the first time, simulations track intensified magnetic fields as neutron stars merge. |
The Livio Code By
Adam Frank Astronomer Mario Livio believes symmetry rules the universe - from shapes of planetary nebulae to the complexities of the multiverse. |
pg. 52 |
Touchdowns on other worlds By
Francis Reddy Thirty-nine spacecraft have returned data from 6 worlds. |
pg. 58 |
See winter's best planetary nebulae By
Steve Gottlieb These easy-to-observe objects offer a variety of smoke rings, spheres, and colored disks. |
pg. 60 |
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Michael E. Bakich Use these precautions to make your winter observing safe and productive. |
How to choose a Hydrogen alpha filter Add one of these filters to your observing kit, and you'll see the Sun in a whole new light. |
pg. 66 |
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Rod Pommier A Hydrogen-alpha filter will give you a new perspective on our daytime star. |
How to search for supernovae By
Doug Rich Amateur astronomers are finding more supernovae than ever. Follow these tips and join the hunt. |
pg. 70 |
Attend an Internet star party By
Phil Harrington Online astronomy groups let amateurs discuss observing, equipment, and the day''s hottest issues. |
pg. 74 |
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Michael E. Bakich Internet Relay Chat brings amateur astronomers from around the globe together to talk turkey about their passion. |
Celestron's new Schmidt-Cassegrain By
Phil Harrington This new 6-inch telescope offers high-quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics in a portable package. |
pg. 76 |
Departments This month in Astronomy New faces at Astronomy Beautiful universe Letters Bob Berman's strange universe Glenn Chaple's observing basics Ease into the Messier marathon |
Phil Harrington binocular universe Stephen James O'Meara's secret sky News Does water flow on Mars today? and more The sky this month Ask Astro New products Coming events Advertiser index Reader gallery
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