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Sky ’ s Up
Vol . 06 — March - June 2017
Published by the AstronomyOutreach network Founded in 2000 , the AstronomyOutreach network ( AOn ) was created to encourage and celebrate public outreach efforts by astronomers of all levels . This non-profit organization has tasked itself with forging connections between individual astronomers , astronomy clubs and larger astronomy and space education initiatives . Board of Directors : Director : Scott W . Roberts Editorial Staff : Senior Editor : David H . Levy Project Manager : Patricia Smith © AstronomyOutreach network Duplication of contents in full or part is prohibited unless prior authorization by AstronomyOutreach network has been obtained . Unless an advertisement in the publication contains a specific endorsement by AstronomyOutreach network , it has not been tested by , approved by or endorsed by AOn . AstronomyOutreach network 1010 S . 48th Street Springdale , AR 72762 Phone : 949-637-9075 www . astronomyoutreach . net email : comments @ astronomyoutreach . com
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on the cover
A radio telescope at the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek , Calif ., listens to the universe under a star-laden sky .
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COURTESY OF Seth Shostak
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Rising star
10 Questions
SETI ’ s Seth Shostak reflects on the ongoing hunt for extraterrestrial life
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Outreach on wheels
Pedaling Astronomer is on epic journey to share the sky
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What ’ s Up in the Sky ............. Pg . 4 On the Horizon ...................... Pg . 5 Constellation Corner ........... Pg . 11 The STEM Zone .................... Pg . 28 On the Road ........................ Pg . 30
Outreach educator fuels her passion at Yerkes Observatory
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Martian mystery
Scientists disagree on what ALH84001 meteorite reveals about the Red Planet
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Catch ’ em all
Late March is the perfect time for a Messier Marathon
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Meet the Moon ................... Pg . 32 The Art of Astronomy .......... Pg . 38 Lunar Calendar .................... Pg . 42 Seasonal Sky Calendars ....... Pg . 43 Parting Shot ......................... Pg . 52
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