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January 1990 |
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Features The Decade of New Horizons Space science will push back the frontiers of the universe in the nineties. |
pg. 20 |
A New Era in Space By
David J. Eicher Over fifty missions are planned for the 1990s by the world's space agencies. |
pg. 22 |
Seeing the Unseen Sun By
Richard Talcott Ulysses will show us the Sun from above its poles. |
pg. 30 |
The Promise of the Space Telescope By
Stephen P. Maran No region of the universe will escape its penetrating eye. |
pg. 38 |
Bound for Jupiter By
Joel K. Harris At long last, the Galileo spacecraft is on its way. |
pg. 46 |
ASTRONOMY Sky Almanac ASTRONOMY'S 1990 Sky Guide By
Robert Burnham A complete observing guide to the year's celestial events.
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pg. 70 |
Stalking the Elusive Horsehead By
David Higgins Don't miss this beautiful deep-sky object. |
pg. 82 |
In Pursuit of the Perfect Planet By
Donald Parker, as told to Robert Reeves Don Parker on planetary photography. |
pg. 88 |
The Six Tails of Brorsen-Metcalf By
David J. Eicher Comet Brorsen-Metcalf dazzled observers last summer. |
pg. 96 |
Departments Behind the Scenes Letters Viewpoint An Amateur's Many Roles AstroNews A Volcano on Triton Space News 'Son of Space Telescope' Amateur News Houston Observatory Opens Reader Reports A Tale of Two Comets Forum Astronomy Books Meetings and Events Readings and Resources Credits Advertiser Index
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