April 1998
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Features
Great Discoveries
In the 25 years since ASTRONOMY first appeared, new findings have radically changed astronomers’ view of the cosmos.
Stars’ Last Gasps
Hubble takes a close look at what happens to sunlike stars when they reach the end of their lives.
Wanted: Life-Bearing Planets
Having found a cornucopia of large planets in our galaxy, astronomers are now debating how best to search for more-Earthlike ones.
Larger than Life
The untimely death of David Schramm took from us one of the world’s top theoretical cosmologists.
Hollywood: A Full Moon in Every Plot
Twinkling stars and loud explosions abhor the vacuum of space – except in the minds of moviemakers.
When the Apple Falls
Astronomy, physics, and mathematics were changed forever by a troubled genius – Sir Isaac Newton.
Deep-Sky Splendors: Ursa Major
Home to the famous Big Dipper star group, Ursa Major also harbors a bevy of bright galaxies.
Ask Astro
We answer your questions about the sky and the universe.
CCD Cameras Get Savvy
The easy-to-use ST-7 and ST-8 are well-rounded imagers that offer a nifty self-guiding feature.
Where Stars Are Born
If you’re up for a challenge, hunt down these stellar nurseries in distant galaxies with a medium-sized scope.
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