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Night Sky January/February 2007
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Reflections: Desperately Seeking Saturn
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Your Letters
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The Sky Tonight January: Hello, Venus!
Bright Venus climbs up from the glow of sunset, and Mercury joins it late in the month.
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The Sky Tonight February: Orion Rules
Orion stands at his highest these evenings, pointing the way to sights all around the sky.
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Constellation Close-Up: Orion, Lord of the Sky
Learn the lore and science behind the most magnificent star group in the sky.
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Take A Star-Hop: Let's Get Sirius
Explore the busy neighborhood of the night sky's most brilliant star.
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Science Spotlight: The Hyades
This big, bold star cluster beckons on clear winter evenings.
Beyond the Printed Page: See the motion of the Hyades in three dimensions. |
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Other Worlds: Glimpse the Moon's Far Side
Thanks to libration, you can see more of the lunar surface than you might think possible.
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The Great Southern Sky
To see the night sky at its very best, you have to travel Down Under.
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Skyscapes
Beautiful images taken by backyard astronomers around the world.
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Straight Talk: Full-Moon Madness
Is the full Moon really linked to crime, suicide, mental illness,
disasters, accidents, birthrates, fertility, and werewolves?
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Success Stories: Stalking the Green Flash
By carefully watching at sunset, you can see the last lip of the Sun turn a dramatic emerald color.
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Skill Builders: Quick and Easy Polar Alignment
An equatorial mount lets you track the stars with ease — once it's been set up properly.
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Gearing Up: Keeping Warm
Celestial sights beckon on winter nights, but for extended observing you'll need to be prepared for the cold.
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Help Desk
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In Focus: Gary Seronik
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Afterimage: Horsing Around
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