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February 1990 |
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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 Realm of the Hottest Stars By
James B. Kaler Why are the hottest stars found within planetary nebulae? |
pg. 22 |
The Violent Sun By
Leon Golub A new x-ray view of the Sun's corona. |
pg. 32 |
The Space Telescope in Eclipse By
Thomas J. Sherrill A solar eclipse might have temporarily disabled the Hubble Space Telescope's power systems. |
pg. 36 |
Into the Night Between the Stars By
D. Venkatesan, S. M. Krimigis Voyager's next mission is to determine where the solar system ends. |
pg. 42 |
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac ASTRONOMY Tests Epoch Instruments' Shake-Enders By
Robert Burnham Does your telescope mount have the shakes? This product may be a quick fix. |
pg. 64 |
The Art of Seeing By
Michael Porcellino A few simple exercises can increase your perception skills. |
pg. 66 |
Find a Supernova Remnant By
Chris Schur Observe the wreckage of exploded stars. |
pg. 72 |
Inside the Hyades By
Edmund A. Fortier A small scope gives you a front row seat to a star cluster. |
pg. 78 |
Departments Behind the Scenes Letters Viewpoint How to Debate Astrology AstroNews Jupiter's Vanishing Belt Amateur News Star Parties Find Success Reader Reports Photographing the Sun Forum Astronomy Books Meetings and Events Readings and Resources Credits Advertiser Index
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