2/98, Gamma Rays of Doom

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Gamma-Ray Bursts of Doom COVER STORY Gamma-ray bursts may be the most violent events in the universe. What would happen if one went off just a few thousand light-years from Earth? By Peter J. T Leonard and Jerry T Bonnell Solar Filter Safety With an imminent solar eclipse and solar maximum around the corner, now's the time to make sure you haue a safe filter for viewing the Sun. By B. Ralph Chou Boldness:The Amateur Sky Survey This joint amateur-professional collaboration will monitor the sky for anything that moves or changes brightness. By Glenn Gombert and Tom Droege The Starlight Xpress MX5 England's Terry Platt is well known for his maverick CCI camera designs. The latest in his Starlight Xpress series. MX5, will further enhance his reputation. S&T Test Report By Maurice Gavin Computing Like a Professional Peruse the software that professional astronomers use. Astronomical Computing By Peter J. Teuben The Universe Comes to London With more than 4,000 attendees, three floors of vende:and two days of talks, the European AstroFest rivals tz best amateur conventions in America. Amateur Astronomers By Timothy Lyster Gems of Camelopardalis Among the sky's menagerie of constellations, the Gira±I offen overlooked by deep-sky observers. Yet this large. :. northern region has mang showpieces to offer. Observer's Log 1 By Susan C. French The Enduring Legacy of Henry Fitz A band of dedicated amateurs rescues a piece of astrc:: ical history from oblivion. Telescope Techniques By Joseph P. Zuraw and um Zebrowski ) CCD5, Small Scopes, and the Urban Amateur Learn how one Italian skywatcher probes the sky wiC small telescope and CCD camera from his rooftop ir town center. Astro Imaging By Gianluca Masi Spectrum Time warp. By Leif J. Robinson Focal Point A forum for irreproducible results. By Henry Cordova Letters 50 & 25 Years Ago Star Trails The rules of the game. By David H. Levy S&T Newswire Late-breaking astronomy and space news. News Notes Recasting the search for alien signals. Mission Update Space astronomy and planetary exploration. By Jonathan McDowell Rambling Through the Skies The so-called Chinese zodiac has more to do with Jupiter than with constellations. By E. C. Krupp Sky & Telescope's Guide to the Sky Winter's Sparkling Stars and Clusters ? Northern Hemisphere Sky Map ? Binocular Highlight: Open Cluster M52 Sun, Moon, and Planets ? Southern Hemisphere Sky Map By Fred Schaaf The February 26th Eclipse of the Sun A partial eclipse will entrance skywatchers across much of the Americas. Here's how to watch safely. 3, _plan M. MacRobert Planetary Occultations for 1998 Rarer than their lunar counterparts, occultations by asteroids, planets, and their satellites are not to be missed. Bv David W Dunham SkyWise By Jay Ryan Astronomy Online Return of the darkened Sun. By Stuart J. Goldman Software Showcase Books & Beyond Sagan's sagacious legacy. Observer's Notebook Solar activity an the upswing. By Dennis di Cicco gepflegtes Exemplar, nur kleine Lesespuren.

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• Title: 2/98, Gamma Rays of Doom
• Weight: 400 grams