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April 2003 |
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Features By
Bob Berman The finest telescopes on Earth sit atop Mauna Kea, the highest peak in Hawaii. Take a virtual tour up the mountain to get a behind- the- scenes look at the observatories. |
pg. 38 |
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Marcia Bartusiak Like desert oases, compact galaxy groups spring up in barren voids. Find out what these fast-moving, tight-knit systems reveal about the nature and evolution of cosmic structure. |
pg. 46 |
Searching for the golden ratio By
Mario Livio Weaving itself through geometry, relativity, botany, and astronomy, the golden ratio PHI is one of those special numbers that gives shape to our universe. |
pg. 52 |
Centaurus and Antlia By
Tom Polakis The large constellation Centaurus the Centaur holds an abundance of celestial treats from the galaxy and beyond. The smaller Antlia the Air Pump is somewhat star-starved but contains some extragalactic appetizers. |
pg. 74 |
Spot a naked-eye asteroid By
Richard Talcott While the asteroid Vesta normally remains dim, this month it is a naked eye object - if you know where to look. With these tips, it's a challenge any backyard observer can meet. |
pg. 78 |
Darkness Down Under By
Richard Talcott Tens of thousands of observers flew halfway around the world last December to catch half a minute of totality. |
pg. 80 |
All-in-one filter system By
Phil Harrington Sirius Optics' VFS-1.25 provides color highlights in a single unit rather than numerous filters required for observing sessions. |
pg. 86 |
The Paramount GT-1100 ME By
Gregory Terrance No more tangled cables. The new Paramount GT-1100 ME offers observers elegance in design, accuracy in automation, and an extended arsenal of cable pass-thrus as well as a new cable conduit. |
pg. 88 |
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Phil Harrington Two eyes are always better than one, especially when they are partnered with giant binoculars. In this review of several giants, we help you find the binoculars that best fit your needs and your budget. |
pg. 92 |
Departments This month in Astronomy Chasing the shadow Down Under Beautiful universe Seeing double in Perseus Letters Bob Berman's strange universe Aquarian equinox Glenn Chaple's observing basics Learn how to find and observe Mercury, which emerges from the solar glare as an evening planet this month. News - The other Lord of the Rings: Uranus
- Looking earthward
- The Orbital Space Plane
- Neutrino mass
- X rays from young stars The sky this month Mercury leads the spring lineup of planets. Ask Astro Galactic travel, Galileo's telescopes, and gravity and light New products - Takahashi TOA-130
- Swarovski ATS 80 spotting scope
- Pro-Optic 1-1/4" eyepieces
- Moon Mission game Book reviews - Space Odyssey
- Where Is Everybody?
- Tycho & Kepler Resources Coming events Advertiser index Reader gallery Leonid meteor shower
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