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SKY PUBLISHING'S WEEKLY BULLETIN - February 24, 2006
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Welcome to Sky Publishing's Weekly Bulletin. Images, the full stories, abridged here, and other enhancements are on our Web site, at: http://SkyandTelescope.com
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS
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Astronomers Agog Over Stellar Explosion
February 23, 2006 | The astronomical community is abuzz with activity following the closest long-duration gamma-ray burst (GRB) observed since 1998. Major telescopes on the ground and in space are being trained on the source. Research astronomers have high hopes that further study of this event will provide crucial details about the connection of long GRBs (extraordinarily powerful bursts of very-high-energy radiation that last several seconds to several minutes) to supernovae (the explosions of massive stars). Advanced amateur astronomers will monitor the explosion's expanding fireball, which should brighten to about 16th magnitude over the next one to two weeks....
http:/SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1683_1.asp
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London Planetarium to Close
February 22, 2006 | The stars at one of central London's well-known tourist attractions will go dark for good this July. Madame Tussauds waxworks, the owner of the London Planetarium, has decided to close the facility as the company shifts its focus from science education to entertainment. The planetarium (renamed the Auditorium) will soon replace its shows with programs about celebrities....
http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1682_1.asp
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OBSERVING - SKY AT A GLANCE
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February 24 - March 4
Catch a thin crescent Moon and Mercury at dusk, big Saturn in the east, and big Jupiter at dawn.
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/ataglance/article_110_1.asp
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OBSERVING - THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
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RS Ophiuchi in Rare Outburst
This famous recurrent nova has erupted for the first time in 21 years, reaching magnitude 4.8 on February 13th. Catch it as it fades.
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/
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SHOP AT SKY (Advertisement)
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Atlas of the Moon
By Anton?n R?kl
This must-have lunar atlas is perfect for beginning Moon-gazers and expert lunar observers alike. Master lunar cartographer Anton?n R?kl has crafted exquisite maps and comprehensive lists of lunar formations and sights. Start exploring today!
Atlas of the Moon $44.95, plus shipping.
http://www.ShopatSky.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=232
S&T's Field Map of the Moon
Illustrated by Anton?n R?kl
With new cartography from Anton?n R?kl and more than 1,000 individually labeled landmarks -- Moon-gazing will be more rewarding than ever! This map is also available in a mirror-reversed format for telescopes with an odd number of reflections.
S&T's Field Map of the Moon $10.95, plus shipping.
http://www.ShopatSky.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=86
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Copyright 2006 Sky Publishing Corp. S&T's Weekly Bulletin is provided as a free service to the astronomical community by the editors of SKY & TELESCOPE magazine. Widespread distribution is encouraged as long as our copyright notice is included, with the words "used by permission." This bulletin may not be published in any other form without written permission from Sky Publishing; send an email to [email protected] or call +1 617-864-7360. More astronomy news is available on our Web site at http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/.
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SKY PUBLISHING'S WEEKLY BULLETIN - February 24, 2006
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Welcome to Sky Publishing's Weekly Bulletin. Images, the full stories, abridged here, and other enhancements are on our Web site, at: http://SkyandTelescope.com
**If you are unable to click on the links in this newsletter, please copy and paste the links into your Web browser**
Use this link to change your format to HTML:
http://skyandtelescope.com/enewsletterpro/members.asp?Task=ChangeToHTML&SubscriberID=155835&Email=writer29%40sbcglobal%2Enet&S=1
========================================================================
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
========================================================================
Astronomers Agog Over Stellar Explosion
February 23, 2006 | The astronomical community is abuzz with activity following the closest long-duration gamma-ray burst (GRB) observed since 1998. Major telescopes on the ground and in space are being trained on the source. Research astronomers have high hopes that further study of this event will provide crucial details about the connection of long GRBs (extraordinarily powerful bursts of very-high-energy radiation that last several seconds to several minutes) to supernovae (the explosions of massive stars). Advanced amateur astronomers will monitor the explosion's expanding fireball, which should brighten to about 16th magnitude over the next one to two weeks....
http:/SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1683_1.asp
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London Planetarium to Close
February 22, 2006 | The stars at one of central London's well-known tourist attractions will go dark for good this July. Madame Tussauds waxworks, the owner of the London Planetarium, has decided to close the facility as the company shifts its focus from science education to entertainment. The planetarium (renamed the Auditorium) will soon replace its shows with programs about celebrities....
http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1682_1.asp
========================================================================
OBSERVING - SKY AT A GLANCE
========================================================================
February 24 - March 4
Catch a thin crescent Moon and Mercury at dusk, big Saturn in the east, and big Jupiter at dawn.
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/ataglance/article_110_1.asp
========================================================================
OBSERVING - THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
========================================================================
RS Ophiuchi in Rare Outburst
This famous recurrent nova has erupted for the first time in 21 years, reaching magnitude 4.8 on February 13th. Catch it as it fades.
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/
==========================================================
SHOP AT SKY (Advertisement)
==========================================================
Atlas of the Moon
By Anton?n R?kl
This must-have lunar atlas is perfect for beginning Moon-gazers and expert lunar observers alike. Master lunar cartographer Anton?n R?kl has crafted exquisite maps and comprehensive lists of lunar formations and sights. Start exploring today!
Atlas of the Moon $44.95, plus shipping.
http://www.ShopatSky.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=232
S&T's Field Map of the Moon
Illustrated by Anton?n R?kl
With new cartography from Anton?n R?kl and more than 1,000 individually labeled landmarks -- Moon-gazing will be more rewarding than ever! This map is also available in a mirror-reversed format for telescopes with an odd number of reflections.
S&T's Field Map of the Moon $10.95, plus shipping.
http://www.ShopatSky.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=86
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Copyright 2006 Sky Publishing Corp. S&T's Weekly Bulletin is provided as a free service to the astronomical community by the editors of SKY & TELESCOPE magazine. Widespread distribution is encouraged as long as our copyright notice is included, with the words "used by permission." This bulletin may not be published in any other form without written permission from Sky Publishing; send an email to [email protected] or call +1 617-864-7360. More astronomy news is available on our Web site at http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/.
To change your address or unsubscribe from S&T's Weekly Bulletin, go to:
http://skyandtelescope.com/shopatsky/emailsubscribe.asp
