November 1999
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Features
Carl Sagan’s Coming of Age
Mariner 2 proved Sagan’s contention that a greenhouse effect was scorching the surface of Venus.
When Disaster Strikes
Far from the peaceful place it seems, the universe is fraught with perils that could end life on Earth.
The Universe According to Arp
Though they may lack grand spiral arms, these oddly shaped peculiar galaxies have a charm all their own.
Rescuing Hubble
Astronauts prepare to install six gyroscopes and an advanced computer to keep the Space Telescope humming along into the 21st century.
Are We Alone?
Scientific conferences don’t have to be dull – just get a bunch of astronomers together to talk about searching for intelligent life in the universe.
Adrift on the Sun
For the first time in 26 years, North Americans can watch Mercury transit the sun’s disk.
The Sinister Sky
Autumn evenings are the perfect time to relate bloodcurdling tales of the night sky’s darker side.
First Light on Last Darkness
The final total solar eclipse of the 20th century dazzled viewers who managed to outmaneuver the clouds.
By the Light of the Moon
All you need is a simple video camera to capture supercrisp images of the lunar surface.
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