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Elements of Elementary Particle Physics,
Alfred K. Mann
It seems as if new "elementary" particles are discovered every
day, yet this is simply not true. There is quite a menagerie
of them, but a little instruction makes them all quite manageable. |
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Restructuring a Class, Transforming
the Professor: Conceptually-Centered Astronomy With Actively-Engaged
Students, Walt Bisard and Michael Zeilik
Most students never get the "big picture" of astronomy. Assaulted
with facts and concepts, they are generally most concerned with
"what's on the next test." To involve them, to lead them to
understanding takes effort, but the results are worth it. |
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The
Behemoth Eta Carinae: A Repeat Offender, Nathan Smith
The bright object Eta Carinae is more than a massive star on
the verge of catastrophe-it is a laboratory in which we can
study the last, tumultuous stages of massive star's lives. |
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Your Ticket to the Moon: The Artemis
Project, Ian Randal Strock
Not a governmental play, the next mission to the Moon is being
planned in the corporate sector. And the Project is right now
looking for volunteers. |
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Departments
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Editorial,
James C. White II
It's
in Us All |
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Echoes
of the Past, Katherine Bracher
Peering into the Milky Way's heart |
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Education Newswire,
Leo P. Connolly
Astronomy information for educators. |
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Accidental
Astrophysics, James C. White II
The nature of the magnitude scale (again) |
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Research Review, Ronald Drimmel
Living in a warped galaxy |
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SkyChart and SkyTalk, Robert A. Garfinkle |
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Last
Page, Erik Stengler
End of the Royal Greenwich Observatory |
