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March 1989
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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 Looking inside the Sun By
James Charles LoPresto The Sun rings with sound waves that may give away secrets hidden deep in the solar interior. |
pg. 20 |
A New Window on Star Birth By
Karen Hartley New submillimeter telescopes will open up unexplored territory. |
pg. 32 |
The Curious Shapes of Cosmic Jets By
Jeff Kanipe Individual circumstances determine why jets come in so many different shapes. |
pg. 40 |
The Many Faces of the Sun By
Gerrit L. Verschuur During the International Solar Month astronomers observed the Sun across the wavelengths for the first time. |
pg. 46 |
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac Eight Lunar Wonders By
Michael T. Kitt Odd lunar features have fascinated observers for centuries. |
pg. 66 |
Your Own Piece of the Solar System By
Ferdinand Miller, Jr. Create a three-dimensional model of your favorite planetary feature. |
pg. 73 |
Galaxy Hunting around the Big Dipper By
Alan Goldstein Springtime offers galaxies bright enough to be seen in binoculars and small telescopes. |
pg. 78 |
How to Observe Planets during the Day By
Joe H. Palmer You don't have to wait until night to see planets and stars. |
pg. 86 |
Departments Behind the Scenes Letters Viewpoint Who Will Miss the Night Sky? AstroNews Saturn's Hexagon Jet Space News NASA's Mars Rover Amateur News Historic Refractor Reader Reports Capturing Mars on Paper Forum Astronomy Books Meetings and Events Readings and Resources Credits Advertiser Index
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