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Current Issue: September/October 2024
The Life and Death of a Stellar Corpse
by Jasmin Fox-Skelly
This issue highlights the life and death of white dwarfs. We’ll also have all the latest astronomy news, a comprehensive two-month stargazing guide for the months of July and August, detailed skycharts, and answers to your astronomy questions from our science guru Merlin.
Features
“The Life and Death of a Stellar Corpse”
by Jasmin Fox-Skelly
“Sudsy Stars”
by Damond Benningfield
The planet Venus continues its slow climb into the western evening sky, beginning a months-long reign as the Evening Star. Summer constellations begin their descent into the western sunset, while the stars of autumn climb into the eastern evening sky. Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars stage good showings as well, spread across the night.
- Eyes on the Moon
- Greetings from One Water World to Another
- Fingers Crossed
- Ready for Departure?
- Beefing Up a Barbell
- Deep Chill
- Chip Off an Old Water World
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In the September/October 2024 issue, Merlin answers questions about the tilt of Earth’s axis and eclipses.
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