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May 2001 |
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Features Seeing with X-ray Eyes By
Robert Zimmerman The Chandra Observatory's ability to resolve a haze of x rays into a sharp image is bringing new insight into hot stars, high-speed jets, and violent galaxies. |
pg. 36 |
Going Deep for Galaxies By
William Schomaker The National Optical Astronomy Observatories' new survey captures more than 300,000 galaxies and stars down to 26th magnitude in just one square degree. |
pg. 42 |
Celebrating Ireland's Cosmic Ties By
David J. Eicher The "Leviathan of Parsontown," the Third Earl of Rosse's mammoth 72-inch telescope, served as a fitting focal point for the annual Whirlpool Star party. |
pg. 46 |
The Man Who Tracked Nebulae By
Richard Jakiel On a warm summer's night in 1884, a young observer named E. E. Barnard discovered an unusual nebula that became the first galaxy recognized beyond our own. |
pg. 52 |
Hello Darkness My Old Friend By
Richard Talcott Combine an exotic location, great weather, and four minutes of totality, and you have a recipe for the grandest solar eclipse in a decade. |
pg. 72 |
Holding Steady By
Steve Edberg Weighing in at 100 pounds or more, these three German equatorial mounts provide a rock-steady base for your critical observing and astrophotography needs. |
pg. 78 |
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