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| Dark Sky Insight - Vol 4 - Fall 2006 | |
| The Our Dark Skies online astronomy community completes the first year of its magazine with the arrival of the Fall 2006 issue. Vincent and Kristi Trigili continue to share what the community is made of in this collection of fine articles. The Great Square of Pegasus is riding high in the evening sky, and Michael Wall shows where you can find a variety of interesting targets within the mythological flying horse, as well as the neighboring constellations Lacerta and Andromeda. Jon Zander continues his marvelous discussions with part three of man's proposed return to the moon, in addition to part two of his visits to Mars Hill, Meteor Crater, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In an essay by DeWayne Bartels, see what it is like to discover pristine dark skies in beautiful Alaska. Mike Broussard is featured in this issue's member spotlight,with a collection of his favorite night sky images. Also included is the solution to the puzzle from the summer issue. Graphics are designed by Steve Ellwood. Printed by Lulu, you can go directly to our Lulu store front by CLICK HERE. |
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| Dark Sky Insight - Vol 3 - Summer 2006 | |
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Astrophotography enthusiasts will want to get their hands on this as Mark Sibole, recipient of Meade's "Astrophotographer of the Year" award, is featured in the member spotlight along with a collection of his images. Also of interest to photographers is the second part of Vincent Trigili's feature article about image processing. From the observing side, journalist Michael Wall shows how to find and observe deep-sky objects from the Messier catalog in three summer constellations, and he also shares a fun crossword puzzle. One of earliest important figures in the history of astronomy, Ptolemy, is profiled by Vincent J. Petaccio. Journalist Jon Zander provides an inside look at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and continues his discussion about the proposed future missions to the Moon, and he recalls his visits to Lowell Observatory and Meteor Crater in Arizona. Additional contributors to this issue are editor Kristi Trigili and graphic artist Steve Ellwood. Printed by Lulu, you can go directly to our Lulu store front by CLICK HERE. |
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| Dark Sky Insight - Vol 2 - Spring 2006 | |
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The Our Dark Skies community has released the second issue of "Dark Sky Insight" magazine. Editor Vincent Trigili has gotten the magazine off to a successful start, and here he presents another collection of fine articles composed by the community's own members. The weather is warming up in springtime, and journalist Michael Wall takes you on a guided tour of the galaxies in this season's prominent constellation Leo, as well as two of the best known astronomical observatories in Arizona. Get an inside look into the lives of a black astronomy teacher and a meteorite collector in discussions by the community's newest journalist DeWayne Bartels. There has been a long debate about whether we should return to the moon, and journalist Jon Zander provides his insight on this topic, in addition to some helpful tips for using filters. Other features include a discussion of flare photography, profiles of Tycho Brahe and ODS member Greg Parker, and plenty of stunning photographs and artwork. Printed by Lulu, you can go directly to our Lulu store front by CLICK HERE. |
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| Dark Sky Insight - Vol 1 | |
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The Our Dark Skies online astronomy community has launched a brand new quarterly magazine! "Dark Sky Insight" is written by its members and serves as a valuable guide to enjoying what the night sky has to offer. Be sure to reserve your copy of the collectable first issue today, and discover in a feature article by editor Vincent Trigili what makes Our Dark Skies a true success. Go outside tonight and enjoy finding and observing the many open star clusters in the winter sky with the assistance of a comprehensive article by contributing journalist Michael Wall. Read theories about the true age of our universe in a scientific discussion by DeWayne Bartels. Accomplished journalist Jon Zander provides an exclusive interview with astrophotography guru Jay Ballauer, and Vincent Trigili delivers his own advice in the first part of an astrophotography article for beginners. Other features include a profile of Nicolaus Corpernicus and a collection of photographs and artwork showing the true beauty of the heavens. Printed by Lulu, you can go directly to our Lulu store front by CLICK HERE. |
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