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Sep/Oct 2003Mercury Magazine Contents
Vol. 32 No. 5
September/October 2003

 

Page Article
15 The Gamma-Ray Burst/Supernova Connection, Dan Reichart
After 30 years of bewilderment, astronomers finally know that collapsing massive stars generate most gamma-ray bursts.
25 Cosmic Renaissance, Volker Bromm
The formation of the first stars and quasars brought an end to the universe’s Dark Ages.
34

Decoding the Mystery of Dark Energy, Amanda Gefter
About 70% of the universe’s energy consists of a force that accelerates cosmic expansion, and scientists know virtually nothing about it. Astronomical observations and bold theories may help solve the mystery.

Departments
4 Editorial, Robert Naeye
Winds of Change
5

Living Universe, Monika Kress
A Planet in Mass Only

6 Planetary Perspectives, Daniel D. Durda
Minor Planets, Petite Moons
7 The Lives of Stars, Jennifer Birriel
The Supernova Factory in Arp 299
8 Armchair Astrophysics, Christopher Wanjek
Pulsars: Lighthouses and Wave Makers
9 Cosmologist’s Corner, Christopher J. Conselice
The Violent Early Universe
10 Annals of Astronomy, Clifford J. Cunningham
Meteorites at 200
11 Echoes of the Past, Katherine Bracher
Mount Stromlo Observatory
12 Focus on Education, Andrew Fraknoi and Dan Zevin
10 Years of Project ASTRO
13 Celestial Wonderings, Lou Mayo
When a Day Is Not a Day
14 Observer's Page, John Shibley
Meet the UDOs
42 Sky Events, Richard Talcott
September Sky Map | October/November Sky Map
44 Society Scope
News and information for Society members
46 Book Review, Terrell Kent Holmes
Tycho & Kepler
 
 
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