Astronomy October 1999

NASA's future looks bright, and Hubble's images of the past continue to delight.

Accelerating the Cosmos. The cosmological constant, Einstein's "biggest blunder," rises from the dead with an astounding new feature.

Surviving in Space. Before astronauts can fly to Mars, scientist have to ensure that such a trip would be survivable.

Falling for Jupiter and Saturn. They're big, they're bright, and they're up all night. Catch Jupiter and Saturn at opposition.