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September 1988 |
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The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each monthly issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in an easy-to-understand, user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level. |
Features The Difficult Births of Sunlike Stars By
Steven Stahler, Neil Comins When a gas cloud collapses under just the right conditions, a star like the Sun is born. |
pg. 22 |
Astronomy in Our Schools By
Stephen Cole The solution to America's crises in science education may begin with getting astronomy back into the classroom. |
pg. 36 |
Shielding the Night Sky By
Tim Hunter, Bob Goff The right light fixtures can help clean up the light pollution that threatens dark skies. |
pg. 47 |
Pluto Emerges from the Shadows By
David J. Eicher Astronomers are observing and analyzing mutual eclipses of Pluto and Charon to better understand the ninth planet. |
pg. 52 |
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac One Day at Copernicus Crater By
Michael T. Kitt As the long lunar day progresses, you can explore the sights of Copernicus crater. |
pg. 70 |
Southern Clusters of All Ages By
Gregg D. Thompson Get acquainted with the different types of stars in the clusters that dazzle Southern Hemisphere observers. |
pg. 75 |
Soup Up Your Small Scope By
Rick Shaffer The extras you add can make a big difference in the performance of your telescope. |
pg. 80 |
Do-It-Yourself Color Processing By
Rick Dilsizian With this easy step-by-step guide you can control the quality of your color astrophotos. |
pg. 84 |
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