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June 2001 |
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Features Inner Space and Outer Space Twenty years ago, cosmologists realized that particle physics could help explain the universe's first moments. This special issue of ASTRONOMY explores just how far we've come since. |
pg. 36 |
Inside-out Cosmology By
Robert Zimmerman Subatomic particles flitting about in a netherworld of nearly unimaginable forces have more to do with the world of galaxies and gravity than you might think. |
pg. 38 |
Deep-Dish Cosmologists By
Rex Graham In the 1980s, Michael Turner and Rocky Kolb threw wild pizza parties that offered cutting-edge cosmology along with the Italian food. |
pg. 44 |
The 8 Greatest Mysteries of Cosmology By
Mark Sincell Astronomers still aren't sure how galaxies formed, what dark energy is, or how inflation occurred, but at the pace they're going, we may know within a decade. |
pg. 46 |
All You Need to Know about Binoculars By
Phil Harrington Whether you're a novice or a seasoned observer, binoculars offer great views of the sky. Our complete buyer's guide will help you find the perfect pair. |
pg. 68 |
Celestial Portraits: Ophiuchus By
Tom Polakis The Serpent-Bearer presents wonderful Milky Way fields and a glittering gallery of globular clusters. |
pg. 82 |
Departments Behind the Scenes Divining the State of the Universe Talking Back AstroNews - A Trim New Look for the Oort Cloud
- Space Rocks Bridge the Gap
- Collision Forms Giant Clusters
- Io's Volcanoes: A Rush to Erupt
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