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Through the Looking Glass
2009 is the 400th anniversary of the first astronomical use of a telescope. To celebrate, we're bringing you excerpts from new books on telescopes past, present, and future.

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In the next issue of StarDate, we'll update you on the only ongoing experiment from the Apollo missions to the Moon. And we'll bring you skywatching tips, astronomy news, and Merlin's answers to your astronomy queries.

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