April 2008
available March 27th
In this issue:
| Deconvolution - Sharper or Artefacts? |
| Used properly, deconvolution can sharpen astro-photos - but is it sharp or is it an artefact? |
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At the Zenith |
| We have an in depth look at the constellation of Coma Berenices |
| See the Phases of Mercury |
| Late April and early May offers an excellent opportunity to follow the phases of Mercury |
| Observing Planetary Nebula |
| The gas shells cast off from dying stars are suitable for all telescopes |
| A 10 inch f/26 Cassegrain |
| A home made long focal length telescope ideal for planetary observing |
| Readers Gallery |
| Your glorious backyard astro-photos |
| Limb Darkening, Faculae, Granulation and the Chromoshperic Network |
| What are they and how to observe them |
| Your Letters |
| Got something to say? This is the place to air your views. |
| Look North/Look South |
| The month ahead |
| Close Approach 'Asteroid' is Rosetta |
| Spacecraft is temporarily assigned an asteroid designation. |
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