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March 2002 |
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Features Size Matters By
Steve Nadis Astronomers routinely study galaxies, clusters, and super-clusters - now they're trying to learn whether the universe has made anything even larger. |
pg. 28 |
Imaging from the 'Burbs You don't have to live in the middle of nowhere to capture beautiful photographs of the best deep-sky wonders. |
pg. 34 |
Spying on the Neighbors By
Paul Hodge The famous Magellanic Clouds are helping astronomers revise their ideas about galactic tides, star formation, and the evolution of galaxies. |
pg. 38 |
Spaced-out Travel By
Kelly Kizer Whitt These 50 fabulous destinations across America beckon astronomy enthusiasts looking for something different during their summer travels. |
pg. 46 |
Ready, Set, Go By
Phil Harrington Backyard observing's answer to the ultimate distance race is a grueling one-night marathon to view all 110 objects in the Messier catalog. |
pg. 64 |
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