Mercury
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Contents
and Select Excerpts
Vol. 37 No. 2
Spring 2008
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| 14 |
Sharing Astronomy
with the World, Mike
Simmons Astronomy connects us in a way no other science can. Astronomers Without Borders draws on this common interest to link stargazing enthusiasts worldwide. |
| 20 | GLAST:
Exploring the Extreme Universe, Robert Naeye and David J.
Thompson
NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) will give scientists an unprecedented look at active galaxies, supernovae, neutron stars, and even solar flares. |
| 24 |
So You Want
to be a Professional Astronomer!,
Duncan
Forbes
If you're going after a career in astronomy, be warned: It is extremely competitive! But if you want to join the elite ranks of professional astronomy, here's what to do. |
| 29 |
Astronomy
in the News Doubt about recent water flows on Mars, an organic molecule on an exoplanet, and the smallest known black hole -- these are some of the discoveries that have recently made news in the astronomical community. |
| Departments | |
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Editorial, Paul Deans Transition |
| 5 | First
Word, James G. Manning Snapshots in History |
| 7 | Astronomer's
Notebook, Jennifer Birriel Pinning Down Quasar Lifetimes |
| 8 | Planetary
Perspectives, Daniel D. Durda Outstanding in the Field |
| 9 | Armchair
Astrophysics, Christopher Wanjek To the Beginning of Time |
| 10 | Echoes
of the Past, Katherine Bracher 75 & 50 Years Ago: The Solar Cycle |
| 11 | Annals
of Astronomy, Clifford J. Cunningham A Keplerian Horoscope |
| 12 | Education
Matters, David Bruning The Luxury of Teaching Science |
| 13 | Societal
Impact, Michael G. Gibbs Advancing Science Literacy Through Astronomy |
| 35 | Society
Scope Society Awards |
| 40 | Sky
Sights, Paul Deans The stars of May, June, and July |
| 43 | Reflections,
Simon Winston-Macauley Sir Arthur C. Clarke: A Quiz |