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December 2002 |
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Features By
Jim Sweitzer Just one in three Americans believes the universe was created in a cosmic explosion. Here are five reasons why everyone should. |
pg. 34 |
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David L. Chandler Astronomers have 900 years to avoid the possibility, albeit small, of a kilometer-wide asteroid impact with Earth. |
pg. 42 |
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Alan Rubin The mysteries of Saturn's rings exasperated Galileo. This information would've lowered his blood pressure. |
pg. 49 |
Shadow Play around Jupiter By
Richard Talcott Take eclipse watching to a new level. For the next year, Jupiter's four big moons will repeatedly obscure one another. |
pg. 68 |
Celestial Portraits: Auriga By
Tom Polakis Glittering clusters and vast gas clouds populate the Milky Way in the constellation of the Charioteer. |
pg. 74 |
An Eye for Luxury By
Gregory Terrance The 12.5-inch Ritchey-Chretien scope from RC Optical Systems proves an ideal choice for backyard astroimagers. |
pg. 80 |
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Richard Jakiel Beer brewer William Lassell was the British "Grand Amateur" of the 19th century - an innovative instrument designer, telescope maker, and discoverer of planetary satellites and nebulae. |
pg. 84 |
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