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Inside the May/June 2012 issue of Australian Sky & Telescope, you’ll find:
Einstein's Shadow
A planet-wide telescope sets its sights on the well-kept secrets of black holes. By Camille M. Carlisle
The Southern Coalsack
There's much more to the Coalsack than meets the eye. By B-G Andersson
The June Transit of Venus
On 6th June, Venus will cross the Sun for the last time this century. Be prepared. By Fred Espenak & Jay Anderson
An Evening Partial Lunar Eclipse
A day and a half before the Transit of Venus, we'll be treated to a lunar eclipse. By Greg Bryant
In the Shadows of Antares
Globulars and galaxies can be found near this red supergiant. By Les Dalrymple
AS&T Test Report: Coronado SolarMax II Hydrogen-Alpha Telescopes
Make the most of the Sun's rising activity with these solar telescopes. By Dennis di Cicco
...and so much more.
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