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January 2001 |
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Features Discovering Cosmic Rays By
James S. Trefil Powerful and mysterious, cosmic rays still baffle astronomers nearly 80 years after they were first detected. |
pg. 36 |
Showered in Mystery By
Ivan Semeniuk Astronomers hope a new observatory will unlock the key to the origin of the most energetic cosmic rays. |
pg. 42 |
Military Magic Boosts Astronomy By
James E. Oberg Both astronomy and space exploration are growing by leaps and bounds, thanks in no small part to a trickle-down effect from military technology. |
pg. 48 |
"We Are All Star Stuff" By
Neil F. Comins Nearly all the elements essential for life were forged in the nuclear furnaces at the centers of stars and then scattered into interstellar space. |
pg. 56 |
Destination: La Palma By
Kelly Kizer Whitt The Canary Islands may be a favored vacation spot for Europeans, but astronomers find the clear, steady air on one volcanic peak to be perfect for observing. |
pg. 62 |
Celestial Portraits: Cassiopeia By
Tom Polakis With bright nebulae, rich star clusters, and nearby galaxies, the queen's realm has everything it takes to satisfy backyard observers. |
pg. 80 |
Sunsational Photography By
Jean Dragesco Slap a hydrogen-alpha filter on your telescope and you'll see solar activity like you never have before. |
pg. 90 |
Embracing the Sun By
Richard Talcott December 25, 2000, marks the last solar eclipse of the 20th century. With our guide and free solar glasses, you won't miss out on any of the fun. |
pg. 98 |
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- TRACE Turns Up the Heat
- Imaging a Black Hole
- Cassini Shoots Jupiter
- Another Record-Setting Burst
- Hubble Captures the Veil
- A New Year's Resolution Sky Show With the moon being eclipsed in Europe, Africa, and Asia, and Venus at its best in the evening, the new year gets off to a rousing start. Ask Astro Strange Universe Star Stuff Products
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- Science and Technology Encyclopedia
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