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Inside the February/March 2010 issue of Australian Sky & Telescope, you’ll find:

Finding the First Galaxies

Hubble has imaged the most distant galaxies yet, but to see the first galaxies, astronomers need to go even deeper. Read more. By Jonathan P. Gardner

Amateur Exoplanets

Without amateur data, two recent discoveries of planets around other stars would not have been made. Read more. By Robert Naeye

Rings, Lakes, and Geysers

The Saturnian system continues to be a place of wonders. Read more. By Greg Bryant

Touring Astronomy's Past and Present

Astronomy has such a rich history to explore, and there's nothing like travelling to see it for yourself. Read more. By Fred Watson

AS&T Test Report: Sky-Watcher's Newest Apo Refractor

Don't be fooled by its modest cost; this 120-mm apo delivers images that are on par with premium-priced instruments. Read more. By Dennis di Cicco

The Flight of the Unicorn

Monoceros may not have any bright stars, but it's a wonderful constellation to explore. Read more. By Sue French

...and so much more.

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News

Spirit Morphs into a Martian Lander

NASA managers have decided to halt attempts to free a Martian rover that's been stuck in sand for 10 months and to concentrate instead on "stationary science" that doesn't require mobility. Read more

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NACAA 2010: Call for Submissions

The 24th National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers will be held in Canberra during Easter 2010. The closing date for presentation proposals is November 27. Further details can be found here.

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