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The Great 2012 ScareThe world won't end on December 21, 2012, but your friends and relatives might be wondering if it will. Is there really an ancient Mayan prophecy about this date? And are any unusual astronomical events expected then?
Noted archaeoastronomer E. C. Krupp explains all the details, and the history of this mania, in the November 2009 issue of Sky & Telescope. This issue is no longer available on newsstands, so we're making Krupp's article available as a free download. > read more |
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 This Week's Sky at a Glance
Orion is making its evening appearance. Jupiter, now highest in the south at dusk, is full of busy activity. And at dawn, Spica (and Saturn high above it) are moving higher while Venus sinks lower.
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See the latest amateur astrophotos from visitors to our online photo gallery. > read more
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LIFE WITH DAVID LEVY
Sky & Telescope contributing editor David H. Levy joins our cadre of bloggers. Check out what he's been up to "On the Road." > read more
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LET'S GO STARGAZING!
Astronomy doesn’t have to be hard! Inside here are articles for stargazers of all ages — in clear, easy-to-understand language. > read more
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