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October 2004 |
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Features By
Ray Villard The Hubble Space Telescope has delivered stunning science for more than
a decade, but it won’t last forever. Astronomers are considering what
a successor might look like. |
pg. 32 |
By
Richard Talcott After a journey of 7 years and 2.2 billion miles, the Cassini spacecraft finally is in orbit around Saturn. Read about its historic arrival and see the sharpest images ever of the ringed planet. |
pg. 38 |
By
Francis Reddy Astrophysicists invoke jets of matter moving near the speed of light to explain super-energetic supernovae and gamma-ray bursts. |
pg. 44 |
By
Alister Ling A fast-flying space rock the size of Gibraltor will zoom past Earth late in September. A finder chart and observing tips will help you see this object. |
pg. 70 |
By
Michael E. Bakich, David J. Eicher More than 30,000 miles total travel distance. Roughly 150 hours total travel time. All for a 6-hour event. Worth it? You bet. Astronomy readers enjoyed trips of a lifetime to South Africa and Egypt to witness the first transit of Venus in 122 years. |
pg. 76 |
By
Michael E. Bakich When British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore published his list of deep-sky objects in 1995, many people cried foul, while others erupted in praise. Regardless of which side you’re on, the Caldwell Catalog is here to stay. |
pg. 72 |
The Maksutov revolution By
Steve Edberg If you’re looking for optical quality in a small package, consider one of these fine telescopes. |
pg. 82 |
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