Sky & Telescope June 2011 Print Issue
Between 1820 and 1900, the United States changed from having not a single astronomical observatory to being far ahead of any other country in the number and size of its telescopes. In our June issue, distinguished historian and science journalist Trudy Bell explains how the U.S. made this huge leap – and why American astronomical science failed to progress as rapidly as its instrumentation.
Read also about the Balloon-Borne Large Aperture Submillimeter Telescope, which has twice flown high above Antarctica, searching for the missing starlight from the universe's first starburst galaxies. If you'd like a more in-depth look at the excitement and wonder of this expedition – check out the Blast! DVD available in the shop. As usual, the June issue is stuffed full of observing guides, from Sue French's Deep-Sky Wonders in Serpens to Hugh Bartlett's Binocular Sights to Kent Blackwell's story on galaxies near bright stars. And on the equipment front, there's a review of Orion's new flagship CCD camera and Tele Vue's new line of Delos eyepieces.
This issue of Sky & Telescope magazine is full of essential astronomy information, helpful tips and techniques for observing our universe.
Featured articles include: Stellar Guideposts to Galaxies, Binocular Sights for City Skies, Trials & Tribulations of the BLAST Balloon-borne Telescope, and many more!
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