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February 2013
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The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each monthly issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color photography, complete sky coverage, spot-on observing tips, informative telescope reviews, and much more! All this in an easy-to-understand, user-friendly style that's perfect for astronomers at any level. |
Features When stars go bang! By
Francis Reddy Some stellar explosions mark star death; others reveal greedy companion suns. Here’s how they compare.
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Liz Kruesi When stars explode, their debris create beautiful images.
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Tour our fiery solar system By
Richard Talcott Hot spots, volcanoes, and geysers create a smorgasbord of volcanism from Mercury to distant moons.
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Richard Talcott From icy bodies to Sun-drenched planets, volcanic activity seethes throughout the solar system.
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Colors of our starry sky By
Karri Ferron Stars radiate light like glowing coals in a campfire, their colors changing with temperature.
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What Halley’s Comet taught us By
Bill Andrews For more than 2,000 years, humanity has been fascinated by this famous comet. Find out why scientists, too, consider it an object worthy of scrutiny.
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Bill Andrews Use these instructions to make your own versions of these celestial visitors.
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Sketching the Orion Nebula By
Ronald Stoyan Recording the sky’s most famous nebula with pencil and paper unlocks its hidden secrets.
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pg. 52 |
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Michael E. Bakich On a brisk winter night, M42 beckons astronomers and observers alike.
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Sharing the stars with a new generation By
Mike Reynolds A variety of groups are revealing the beauty of the universe to the public.
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A beginners guide to star parties By
Karen Jennings With guidance from our experienced stargazer, you can join the festivities, become a better observer, and create lifelong friendships.
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pg. 60 |
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Karen Jennings The United States plays host to dozens of large astronomy-community gatherings to expand your knowledge of the hobby.
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How to observe Jupiter By
Damian A. Peach Next to the Moon, Jupiter has the most visible features of any nighttime object. Why not point your scope at it tonight?
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Columns Bob Bermans Strange Universe  | By
Bob Berman |
Stephen James OMearas Secret Sky  | By
Stephen James O'Meara |
Glenn Chaples Observing Basics  | By
Glenn Chaple |
Tony Halla’s Cosmic Imaging  | By
Tony Hallas |
Erika Rix’s Astro Sketching  | By
Erika Rix |
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