May 1996
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Features
What Happened Before the Big Bang?
Join theorists as they probe the “multiverse” that may have spawned our universe, and many others.
White Dwarfs Confront the Universe
Dying stars as massive as the Sun but no bigger than Earth are helping astronomers zero in on the age of the universe.
The Giant Holes of the Moon
The Clementine spacecraft’s study of ancient lunar basins revealed new features and showed how the biggest impacts churned up rocks buried deep in the crust.
Sky Almanac
May offers Venus shining brilliantly at dusk, a pair of bright asteroids, and an occultation of Comet Hale-Bopp by the Moon.
The Star Partier’s Guide to Summer
There’s no better way to enjoy your hobby than to share in the excitement and camaraderie awaiting you at this summer’s star parties.
Observing to the Edge
Our detailed charts will have you viewing Pluto in no time.
Meet the Milky Way
From naked-eye star clouds to telescopic challenges, the summer Milky Way offers something for every observer.
The Starsplitter Compact
These Dobsonians proved rugged and remarkably portable.
A Comet Crap Shoot
Comet Hyakutake should put on a sterling show this spring.
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