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 | The arm of a Mars Exploration Rover can do a lot more than just reach out and touch something.
By
Pamela L. Gay //
Published: June 3, 2003 |
 | An amateur astronomer recalls his "rediscovery" of Mars's moons with the U.S. Naval Observatory's 26-inch refractor.
By
Geoff Chester //
Published: June 3, 2003 |
 | A mock-up of the Mars Exploration Rovers take scientists and engineers on an exploratory journey that tests their ability to one day rove on Mars.
By
Pamela L. Gay //
Published: June 3, 2003 |
 | Some Messier objects are great targets for 3-D observing.
By
Jeremy McGovern //
Published: April 27, 2003 |
 | This step-by-step guide outlines one way to create beautiful solar images.
By
Jack Newton //
Published: April 26, 2003 |
 | Over 100 extrasolar planets have been discovered, but astronomers have yet to get their first glimpse of one. Learn why these distant worlds have proven so camera-shy and what astronomers are doing to capture them on film.
By
Robert Naeye //
Published: April 26, 2003 |