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Sharing Astronomy
with the World, Mike
Simmons
Astronomy connects us in a way no other
science can. Astronomers Without Borders
draws on this common interest to link
stargazing enthusiasts worldwide. |
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GLAST:
Exploring the Extreme Universe, Robert Naeye and David J.
Thompson
NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) will
give scientists an unprecedented look at active galaxies, supernovae,
neutron stars, and even solar flares. |
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So You Want
to be a Professional Astronomer!,
Duncan
Forbes
If you're going after a career in astronomy,
be warned: It is extremely competitive!
But if you want to join the elite ranks
of professional astronomy, here's what to do. |
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Astronomy
in the News
Doubt about recent water flows on Mars, an organic molecule
on an exoplanet, and the smallest known black hole -- these
are some of the discoveries that have recently made news in
the astronomical community. |
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Departments
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Editorial, Paul Deans
Transition |
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First
Word, James G. Manning
Snapshots
in History |
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Astronomer's
Notebook, Jennifer Birriel
Pinning
Down Quasar Lifetimes |
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Planetary
Perspectives, Daniel D. Durda
Outstanding in the Field |
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Armchair
Astrophysics, Christopher Wanjek
To the Beginning of Time |
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Echoes
of the Past, Katherine Bracher
75 & 50 Years Ago: The Solar Cycle |
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Annals
of Astronomy, Clifford J. Cunningham
A Keplerian Horoscope |
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Education
Matters, David Bruning
The Luxury of Teaching Science |
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Societal
Impact, Michael G. Gibbs
Advancing Science Literacy Through Astronomy |
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Society
Scope
Society
Awards |
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Sky
Sights, Paul Deans
The
stars of May, June, and July |
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Reflections,
Simon Winston-Macauley
Sir Arthur C. Clarke: A Quiz |
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