A day of total luna-see
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The total eclipse of the sun on Aug. 11, 1999, could be the first eclipse in history that teaches scientists nothing new about the sun. Professor of theoretical astrophysics at Cambridge Douglas Gough feels that studying eclipses from the ground is now of little use. He explains that there is nothing that can be done on earth during an eclipse that is not already being done by spacecraft such as the European Space Agency's SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory). UK Solar Eclipse Coordinating Group Chmn. John Parkinson admits that all that can be done is what he terms experimental things.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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Master of the multiverse
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Martin Rees, British Astronomer Royal, is concerned about the way that British science is portrayed in the media, with greater emphasis made on US discoveries, and lack of coverage for Britain. Rees has been an astronomer for four decades and began his studies in astronomy at Cambridge University, England, working for a doctorate with Dennis Sciama. Rees has investigated a number of phenomena such as active galactic nuclei and black holes, as well as wider issues such as galaxy formations.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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Light of our lives
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The emergence of a new generation of telescopes for astronomical research is discussed. Particular attention is given to the Hubble Space Telescope.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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