Astronomy - June 2017 (gnv64) torrent

Astronomy - June 2017
English | 82 pages | True PDF | 17.1 mb

FEATURES
18 COVER STORY
Our trillion-galaxy universe - Astronomers have learned that their previous estimate of the number of galaxies in the universe was slightly off — by more than 1 trillion. CHRISTOPHER J. CONSELICE
24 Making sense of the exoplanetary zoo - Astronomers see a menagerie of planetary systems orbiting other stars, but they’re just beginning to figure out how these structures arise. ROBERT NAEYE
31 Mapping the galaxy one star at a time - The astronomy community is preparing for the big one: a spectacular 3-D map of the entire galaxy. KOREY HAYNES
36 Sky This Month - Peak for the ringed planet. MARTIN RATCLIFFE AND ALISTER LING
38 StarDome and Path of the Planets RICHARD TALCOTT; ILLUSTRATIONS BY ROEN KELLY
44 Explore Centaurus’ deep-sky treasures - From stars and star clusters to galaxies and galaxy clusters, this constellation will keep you observing all spring. MICHAEL E. BAKICH
50 Moonwalkers and women scientists highlighted at Starmus IV - The famous festival will take place in Trondheim, Norway, this month, showcasing science, music, and a celebration of life. DAVID J. EICHER
54 25 hot eclipse products - Viewing the eclipse safely doesn’t have to break the bank. PHIL HARRINGTON
COLUMNS
Strange Universe BOB BERMAN 10
For Your Consideration JEFF HESTER 14
Secret Sky STEPHEN JAMES O’MEARA 60
Observing Basics GLENN CHAPLE 62
Binocular Universe PHIL HARRINGTON 64
Astro Sketching ERIKA RIX 66
QUANTUM GRAVITY
Snapshot 8
Astro News 12
IN EVERY ISSUE
From the Editor 6
Astro Letters 9
New Products 68
Reader Gallery 70
Advertiser Index 69
Breakthrough 74