December 2007
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Features
Why is the solar system cosmically aligned?
The solar system seems to line up with the largest cosmic features. Is this mere coincidence or a signpost to deeper insights?
Web extra: From COBE to WMAP
Two space telescopes, the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) and the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP), revealed the beginnings of today’s universe and forever changed cosmology.
Does life exist on this exoplanet?
Just 10 light-years away, the Sun-like star Epsilon Eridani anchors a planetary system that may hold the seeds of life.
Web extra: In search of habitable worlds
Exploring one of Earth’s nearest stars may reveal a planetary system where the seeds of life may already be growing.
The Large Binocular Telescope opens both eyes
A unique observatory now taking shape atop Arizona’s Mount Graham will one day best the Hubble Space Telescope.
Web extra: How the LBT came to be
Getting the Large Binocular Telescope to “first light” required top engineering – and a little luck.
BONUS PULLOUT!
Astronomy’s sky guide tells
you what’s up year-round.
you what’s up year-round.
Tour the sky’s reddest stars
Target these crimson beauties, and you’ll be seeing red all year long.
Astronomy.com gets an extreme makeover
With a fresh style and new features, Astronomy’s web site covers the science and hobby of astronomy like no other.
15 tips for observing Mars
Don’t miss the Red Planet this December because it won’t look any better until 2016.
Web extra: Mars observing tips
Here are more ways you can make the most of your telescope time.
Stargazers’ sweet spots
What’s your favorite place to observe? Astronomy asked amateurs to reveal their best sites.
Web extra: Your observing sweet spots
Amateur astronomers across the country shared these images with us of their favorite places to observe the stars.
The Skypod mount performs superbly
Vixen’s computerized mount is lightweight, sturdy, and easy to use.
Departments
This month in Astronomy
Beautiful universe
Letters
Bob Berman’s strange universe
Glenn Chaple’s observing basics
Phil Harrington’s binocular universe
Web extra: Winter’s swarming fireflies
Stephen James O’Meara’s secret sky
Astro news
The sky this month
Ask Astro
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