Astronomy October 2000

Cosmic Intrigue - Globular star clusters hold ancient secrets about the earliest days of the galaxy.

Embracing the End - The vast future holds remnants of dead stars in collision, decay of particles, and eternal nothingness.

High-Tech Twin Towers - The brand-new Gemini observatory telescopes prepare to raise the bar on infrared astronomy.

Catch a Gravity Wave - The LIGO observatory aims to put Einstein to the test.