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July 1995 |
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Features David Malin's Universe By
Peter Bond A peerless astrophotographer brings you stunning nebulae, breathtaking galaxies, and glorious star clusters. |
pg. 30 |
Astronomy's Future: Dusk or Dawn? By
Dave Bruning With money quickly drying up, astronomers face tough choices on what telescopes to keep open. |
pg. 40 |
South African Comet Crash Diary By
Chris Stewart Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9's crash with Jupiter generated global excitement. Here's how one group of amateurs helped turn their country on to astronomy. |
pg. 46 |
Sky Almanac By
Deborah Byrd, Jeff Kanipe Set your scope's sights on Comet d'Arrest and the moons of Saturn and Uranus. And also remember to just lie back and enjoy the Southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower. |
pg. 46 |
Off to See October's Eclipse By
Fred Espenak Clear skies should greet most observers who chase the Moon's dark shadow as it cuts a narrow swath from Iran to Vietnam. |
pg. 64 |
Are the Best Lunar Photographers French? By
David J. Eicher French lunar photographers throw down the gauntlet to other astrophotographers. |
pg. 68 |
Target, Uranus and Neptune By
Richard Talcott July offers the perfect opportunity to track down the two outer gas giants because they appear brightest and remain visible all night. |
pg. 74 |
Have Sketchpad, Will Travel By
Scott Mitchell Recording with pencil and paper what you see in the eyepiece may be the best way to become a more astute observer. |
pg. 76 |
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