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The Cosmos in
the Classroom Conferences,
Andrew Fraknoi
A popular series of meetings is drawing praise for
nurturing the growth of astronomy and space science education
in the United States. |
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The
Power of Zeus, James C. White II
A clap of thunder tells us lightning is nearby, but these atmospheric
sparks have been observed in other planets' atmospheres, too. |
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Planet-Hunting,
"Transit-Style",
Bandu Jayawardene, Graeme White, David Blank, Alex Hons, Arie
Verveer, and James Biggs
Small variations in a star's brightness may suggest intrinsic
variability, but they might also betray the presence of a
planet orbiting the star. |
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Learning
and Communicating Across Disciplines, Anna H. Spitz
The University of Arizona's LAPLACE facilitates interactions
between life and physical sciences through joint research in
astrobiology. |
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Departments
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Editorial, James C. White II
Smacked to the Stars |
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Armchair
Astrophysics, Christopher Wanjek
Insights Bring More Confusion |
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Planetary
Perspectives, Daniel D. Durda
A New Spin on Small Asteroids |
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Echoes
of the Past, Katherine Bracher
The Rings of Uranus |
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Astronomer's
Notebook, Jennifer Birriel
Sources
of Cosmic Infrared Background |
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Annals
of Astronomy, Clifford J. Cunningham
Who Discovered Jupiter’s Satellites |
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Societal
Impact , Michael G. Gibbs
In the National Interest |
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Education
Matters, David Bruning
Astounding! |
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Works
of Note |
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Sky Events, Richard
Talcott
May Sky Map | June
Sky Map | July Sky Map |
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Society
Scope |
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Last
Word, Michael Bennett
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