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February 2010 |
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Features Top 10 stories of 2009 By
Liz Kruesi Cosmologists found more evidence of dark energy, astronauts returned Hubble to prime condition, astronomers photographed worlds beyond our solar system, and more. |
pg. 26 |
By
Liz Kruesi You've read the top 10, now here are 11 through 15. |
How astronomers probe weather on exoplanets By
Robert Zimmerman By plugging their latest findings into Earth's climate patterns, astronomers can approximate the weather on distant worlds. |
pg. 34 |
By
Bill Andrews Astronomers have been able to map the surface of this extrasolar world. |
Illustrated: Explore our neighborhood of galaxies By
Richard Talcott, Roen Kelly Some 50 galaxies crowd around the Milky Way. Astronomers call them the Local Group. |
pg. 48 |
10 tips for Moon watchers By
Michael E. Bakich Mountain ranges, vast volcanic plains, and more than 1,500 named craters make the Moon a target you'll return to again and again. |
pg. 52 |
By
Michael E. Bakich These six maps will get you started observing the Moon. |
How to start a meteorite collection By
Raymond Shubinski Learn Contributing Editor Raymond Shubinski's two main tenets of meteorite collecting, and meet some of the dealers he trusts. |
pg. 54 |
By
Michael E. Bakich This quick guide will help you understand meteorite classifications. |
Dancing with the galaxies By
Richard Jakiel Target these dozen galaxies with a modest-sized telescope, and you'll find that the Whirlpool is just one shining example of close galaxy pairs. |
pg. 58 |
Explore Scientific's 5-inch APO combines portability and power By
Mike D. Reynolds High-quality optics and craftsmanship make this a telescope you'll be proud to own. |
pg. 62 |
Departments This Month in Astronomy Beautiful Universe Letters Web Talk Bob Berman's Strange Universe Stephen James O'Meara's Secret Sky Readers search for shadow bands |
Astro News The Sky this Month Ask Astro Glenn Chaple's Observing Basics David H. Levy's Evening Stars Advertiser Index Telescope Insider New Products The Cosmic Grid Deep-sky Showcase Reader Gallery
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